On a wet spring morning, Uncle Zhang, a retired teacher in his seventies, was sitting on the balcony of his home. His brow furrowed, and he thought back to the discomfort of tossing and turning for several nights due to heavy humidity and insomnia. Despite trying a variety of methods, from adjusting your sleep environment to using traditional herbal medicines, you still can't get rid of these problems completely. However, a serendipitous discovery changed everything - and that was Mung Bean and its magical "** partner".
In the field of traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition, mung beans have always been known as a treasure trove of health, and when paired with that "best partner", the formula they form together is not only delicious, but also a panacea for health. Uncle Chamber's experience is a vivid example. Since he started drinking this special combination of mung bean soup every day, his sleep quality has improved significantly, and his dampness problems have also been significantly relieved.
Mung bean, a seemingly ordinary legume, contains rich nutrients in its tiny size, and its impact on human health cannot be ignored. We usually only know that mung beans can relieve the heat and cool down, but in fact, the benefits of mung beans go far beyond these simple realizations. Here's an in-depth analysis of mung bean nutrients and their health benefits.
Nutrients:
Protein: Mung beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein**. Plant-based protein is very beneficial to the human body, especially for middle-aged and elderly people who have reduced their intake of animal protein, and is an important protein supplement**.
Fiber: Mung beans are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, which is essential for maintaining gut health, helping to prevent constipation while benefiting blood sugar control.
Vitamins and minerals: Mung beans are rich in vitamin B complex, vitamin C, and minerals such as iron and potassium. These nutrients play an irreplaceable role in maintaining body function and improving immunity.
Health Benefits:
Improves digestion: The high fiber in mung beans helps intestinal peristalsis, promotes digestion, and reduces the risk of gastrointestinal diseases.
Supports cardiovascular health:The potassium contained in mung beans helps regulate blood pressure and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system, which is especially important for middle-aged and elderly people with increased blood pressure in systemic arteries.
Antioxidant effect: The antioxidants in mung beans, such as vitamin C, can help fight free radical damage and delay cell aging.
Promotes sleep: The magnesium and protein in mung beans can promote relaxation of the nervous system, which can help improve sleep quality.
Mung beans, as a well-known health ingredient, have long occupied an important place in traditional Chinese medicine. It not only has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling on its own, but also shows more significant health benefits when paired with specific ingredients. Today, what we want is the "partner" of mung bean - red dates.
Red dates: The ideal partner for mung beans
Jujube, also known as jujube, is a nutritious dried fruit characterized by its high content of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and iron. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, red dates are believed to be able to replenish qi and blood, calm the nerves and help sleep. When jujube is combined with mung bean, the nutrients of the two complement each other and work together to promote the body's internal balance, especially for improving moisture and insomnia.
Nutrition complements each other and works together
Mung bean's own heat-clearing and dampness-relieving properties, coupled with the blood-tonifying and soothing effect of red dates, form a unique healthy combination. This combination can not only effectively regulate the water balance in the body and reduce moisture in the body, but also improve the quality of sleep through the trace elements and vitamins in jujubes. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, this natural way of diet therapy is safer and healthier than relying solely on drugs**.
Practical application: how to consume it
Mix mung beans and red dates in an appropriate ratio, and the general recommendation is to mix mung beans and red dates in a ratio of 1:1. In this ratio, it can be eaten by boiling soup, making tea, etc。For example, mung bean and red date soup is not only easy to make, but also serves as a healthy drink for daily drinking. In addition, regular consumption can help the body gradually adjust, reduce moisture and improve sleep quality.
Precautions
When consuming mung beans and red dates, it is necessary to pay attention to individual differences. Not everyone is suitable for this pairing, especially those who are allergic to red dates or mung beans. In addition, patients with chronic diseases should consult a doctor or professional dietitian before trying this dietary therapy method to ensure that it is safe to consume.
Mung bean, as a common and nutritious ingredient, has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and daily diet, and is known for its heat-clearing and detoxification, diuretic and swelling properties. In practice, mung beans have been found to work better with certain ingredients to exert their health effects, especially for improving moisture and sleep quality.
Mung beans and barley: a traditional pairing, a combination of two swords
The combination of barley (also known as barley) and mung beans is extremely common in traditional Chinese medicine. Barley has a good water-diluting and dampness-infiltrating effect, which complements the heat-clearing and detoxifying properties of mung bean. This combination is not only effective in reducing moisture in the body, but also helps to improve sleep quality.
Mung beans and red dates: nourishing and nourishing the skin, calming the nerves and helping sleep
Jujube is widely used to improve the body's immunity and beautify the skin because of its rich vitamins and trace elements. The combination of red dates and mung beans can not only enhance the nutritional value of mung beans, but also help calm the nerves, thereby improving sleep.
Mung bean and Poria cocos: double dampness, clear the heart and remove troubles
As a medicinal fungus, Poria cocos has been widely recognized for its effects of diluting water and draining dampness, strengthening the spleen and soothing the nerves. The combination of mung bean and poria cocos can help the body expel moisture more efficiently, and has a certain calming effect, which helps to improve sleep.
Before trying any of the above combinations, consider your physique and health condition. Especially for people with a history of specific diseases or allergies, it is recommended to consume it under the guidance of a doctor.