Insomnia is a common sleep disorder whose symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality, and easy or early awakening. For those who suffer from insomnia for a long time, this symptom can seriously affect their daily life and work. For example, a programmer like Xiao Li in the company, he often has to face heavy work pressure and the Xi habit of staying up late at work, which leads to his biological clock disorder and sleep problems gradually appear. He tried drinking hot milk, soaking his feet, listening to light ** and other methods to improve his sleep, but with little success. The torment of insomnia made him feel anxious and depressed, his productivity decreased, and his mood became irritable. His colleagues and friends noticed the change and asked him about his condition with concern. Xiao Li also understands that he needs to change the status quo to solve the problem of insomnia.
The TCM physician's advice to Xiao Li opened a window for him to improve his sleep. Xiao Li learned that some foods play a positive role in improving sleep, such as longan, red dates, etc. Since insomnia is most afraid of "it", then what is referred to here is lotus seeds. As an ingredient, lotus seeds play a good role in improving sleep. Lotus seeds are rich in various nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals, etc., some of which can effectively help relax the body and promote sleep. First of all, lotus seeds contain a substance called lotus heart, which is very effective in relaxing the body, relieving tension, and promoting sleep. Secondly, lotus seeds are rich in a variety of minerals and vitamins, such as calcium, iron, vitamin B, etc., which can meet the body's needs for nutrients, promote blood circulation, and help improve sleep quality. In addition, lotus seeds can also improve sleep by regulating hormone levels in the body. It is rich in phytohormones that regulate the levels of estrogen and progesterone, helping to alleviate sleep problems such as insomnia and dreaminess.
1.Lotus seed white fungus soup: 100 grams of dried lotus seeds, 1 dried white fungus, 8 red dates, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Soak the dried lotus seeds in water for 2 hours and remove the lotus hearts. Soak the dried white fungus in water, remove the pedicle and tear it into small flowers. Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add white fungus, lotus seeds and red dates, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Finally, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and continue to cook for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
2.Lotus seed lily red bean porridge: 50 grams of lotus seeds, 50 grams of lily, 100 grams of red beans, 100 grams of glutinous rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar, appropriate amount of water. Wash the lotus seeds, lilies and red beans separately and soak them in water for 30 minutes. This makes red beans and lotus seeds easier to cook and taste better. Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 15 minutes. Prepare a casserole or rice cooker, add enough water, put the soaked lotus seeds, lilies and red beans into the pot, turn on high heat and bring to a boil, turn to low heat, cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time during the period to prevent the pan from sticking. After 40 minutes, open the lid, add the soaked glutinous rice to the pot and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Stir from time to time to prevent sticking. After cooking, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar according to personal taste, stir well, cover the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Finally, open the lid and stir well to enjoy. The lotus seed lily red bean porridge cooked in this way has a delicate, smooth, sweet and delicious taste, and has the effect of clearing the heart and calming the nerves, moistening the lungs and relieving cough.
Through thinking and researching the problem of insomnia, I am deeply aware of the serious impact of insomnia on people's physical and mental health and quality of life. As a food with the effect of calming the nerves and helping sleep, lotus seeds provide a feasible way to improve sleep. The special composition of lotus seeds can effectively help relax the body, relieve tension, and thus promote sleep. In addition, lotus seeds are also rich in a variety of nutrients, which help to meet the body's nutritional needs, promote blood circulation, and further improve sleep quality. Some foods made by eating lotus seeds, such as lotus seed white fungus soup and lotus seed lily red bean porridge, are not only delicious, but also effective in improving insomnia. For those who suffer from insomnia, trying food to help them sleep is a worthwhile approach. Nowadays, more and more people suffer from insomnia, therefore, we should continue to explore and find effective ways to improve the quality of sleep and improve the happiness and quality of life. I hope that in our daily life, we can all pay attention to our own work and rest time and sleep environment, arrange work and rest time reasonably, and adhere to good life Xi habits. At the same time, combined with the method of dietary therapy, choose foods that are suitable for you, such as lotus seeds, to improve insomnia. Only when the body and mind are fully rested and relaxed, can we have a healthy and happy life. Let's work together in pursuit of a healthy and beautiful life!Come on!