Yam is a common ingredient that is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and daily diet. It is rich in nutritional value and medicinal value, and is known as "underground ginseng". However, there are also some contraindications when eating yams, which may cause some health problems if not taken care of. This article will introduce the taboos of yam pairing, as well as the health problems that may be caused by it, from the perspective of ingredient pairing.
First of all, the pairing of yam with pork is contraindicated. The yam has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen and stomach, while pork has a sweet and salty taste, and has the effect of warming and nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. The combination of the two can easily lead to disharmony in the spleen and stomach, causing problems such as indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea. Therefore, people with weak spleen and stomach and indigestion should avoid eating yam with pork.
Secondly, the pairing of yam and tofu is contraindicated. Yam contains a substance called amylase inhibitor, which can inhibit the body's digestion and absorption of starch. Tofu contains a lot of vegetable protein and starch, and eating it with yam will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to indigestion, bloating, diarrhea and other problems. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat yam and tofu at the same time, especially for people with weak gastrointestinal function.
In addition, the pairing of yam with crab is contraindicated. Yam has a sweet taste, which has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen and stomach, while crabs have a cold taste and are easy to cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms. The combination of the two can easily lead to spleen and stomach dysfunction, causing indigestion, diarrhea and other problems. Therefore, yam and crab should not be eaten at the same time, especially for people with weak spleen and stomach function.
In addition, the combination of yam and persimmon is contraindicated. Yam contains a substance called amylase inhibitor, which can inhibit the body's digestion and absorption of starch. Persimmon contains a large amount of tannic acid, which will form insoluble substances after combining with amylase inhibitors in yams, which is easy to form gastric stones, causing stomach pain, diarrhea and other problems. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat yam and persimmon at the same time, especially for people with weak gastrointestinal function.
Finally, the pairing of yam with sugar is contraindicated. Yam contains a substance called amylase inhibitor, which can inhibit the body's digestion and absorption of starch. Sugary foods stimulate the secretion of insulin and promote the digestion and absorption of starch. The combination of the two will cancel each other out, reduce the efficacy of yam, and also easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and other problems. Therefore, it is not advisable to consume yam with sugary foods at the same time, especially for diabetic patients.
To sum up, yam, as a common ingredient, has rich nutritional value and medicinal value. However, there are also some taboos that need to be paid attention to when consuming it to avoid health problems. Especially for people with weak spleen and stomach function, they should carefully choose the ingredients to accompany yam. In the diet, we should reasonably mix ingredients according to our own physique and health status, and maintain a balanced diet, so as to better enjoy the health benefits brought by yam.