As we all know, yam is a nutritious food that contains a variety of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, among others. Among them, amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances in yam can promote the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach, and have a good conditioning effect on people with weak spleen and stomach. Below, let's take a detailed look at the role of yam in nourishing the spleen and stomach and how to eat it.
1. The role of yam in nourishing the spleen and stomach
1.Improves digestive function.
Amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances in yam can promote the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach, and have a good conditioning effect on people with indigestion and weak spleen and stomach. At the same time, yam can also promote intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation.
2.Boosts immunity.
Yam contains a variety of nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals, etc., which can enhance the body's immunity and improve the body's resistance.
3.Regulates blood sugar.
The amylase in yam can promote the decomposition and utilization of glucose in the body, and has a good conditioning effect on people with abnormal blood sugar such as diabetes.
Second, the way to eat yams
1.Steamed yams.
Wash the yam and cut it into small pieces, put it in a steamer and steam it until it is cooked, then add an appropriate amount of sugar or honey, stir well and serve. This method can retain the nutrients of the yam while having a softer and waxier taste.
Peel the yam and cut it into thin slices, add some minced garlic, ginger, green pepper and other seasonings, stir-fry and serve. This method can increase the taste of the yam and also adjust the amount of seasoning according to personal taste.
3.Cook yam porridge.
Peel the yam and cut it into small pieces, add it to millet or rice and cook it together until the porridge becomes thick and ready to eat. This method can increase the nutritional value of porridge and has a good conditioning effect on people with weak spleen and stomach.
Yam is a nutritious food, it has a good spleen and stomach effect, and has a good conditioning effect on people with weak spleen and stomach. When eating, you can choose different eating methods according to your personal taste and needs to achieve the purpose of nourishing the spleen and stomach. At the same time, it is also important not to overdo it to avoid adverse effects on the body.