In the field of health and wellness, there is a food ingredient that is considered to be "poisonous to the whole body". It is konjac, but it is a very magical ingredient, which can not only lower blood pressure, but also have the magical effect of laxative and immunity enhancement, making it an ideal choice for middle-aged and elderly people to stay healthy.
1. Why is konjac a "blood pressure master"?
First of all,The dietary fiber in konjac has the effect of increasing fecal volume, improving large intestine peristalsis and shortening the passage time of feces, which can adsorb waste and toxins in the body, help excretion, effectively relieve constipation symptoms, and reduce blood pressure. At the same time, the polysaccharides in konjac have a significant antihypertensive effect.
Polysaccharide is a natural active substance with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and other effects. In addition,Polysaccharides can also inhibit the activity of angiotensin-converting enzymes, thereby lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids.
Secondly,The protein and amino acids in konjac can enhance the body's immunity and prevent the occurrence of high blood pressure. Immunity is an important indicator of the body's resistance to disease, and the proteins and amino acids in konjac can repair damaged immune cells and increase the body's resistance.
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Konjac has a variety of effects, including lipid and blood sugar reduction, detoxification and laxative, bodybuilding, etc. In addition,Konjac also contains a natural antibiotic and mucoprotein sugar, which is suitable for people with loss of appetite, constipation, dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach, lung deficiency and cough, and diabetes.
Recommended way to eat: konjac stir-fried sauerkraut
Material Preparation:Konjac shreds, sauerkraut, ginger, garlic, red pepper, cooking oil, light soy sauce (soy sauce), sugar, salt, pepper.
Steps:
Boil the konjac shreds in water until they are broken, remove them and pass them with cold water, drain them and set aside.
Take a frying pan, heat it and pour in an appropriate amount of cooking oil, add shredded ginger, minced garlic and red pepper rings when the oil is hot, and stir-fry until the fragrance comes out.
Add the sauerkraut and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes to soften the surface slightly.
Add the shredded konjac and continue to stir-fry evenly.
During the stir-frying, add light soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper, season and stir-fry evenly.
Stir-fry until the shredded konjac is evenly flavored and the juices of the dish are dry.
Taste the flavor and adjust it as needed.
After stir-frying, put the fried konjac fried sauerkraut on a plate and enjoy.
Precautions:
Be careful when cutting konjac shreds, because konjac shreds are easy to break, and cutting too coarse will affect the taste.
After the konjac is cooked, rinse it with cool water to remove the mucus, which will make the konjac more crispy.
When stir-frying sauerkraut, pay attention to the heat and time, the sauerkraut itself is already salty, so the amount of salt should be controlled appropriately when stir-frying, so as not to be too salty.
Whether it's lowering blood pressure, laxative, or strengthening immunity, middle-aged and elderly people face many health problems in their daily lives. And konjac allows us to incorporate konjac into our diet on the basis of a reasonable diet, add this "blood pressure master" to the dining table, and make konjac the secret of our pursuit of health**.
Let's join hands to enjoy the benefits of konjac and welcome a healthy and beautiful day together!