Eggs are a common food that is often consumed in our daily lives. Not only is it nutritious, but it is also one of the best nutrients for the human body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eggs are an excellent yin and yang ingredient, and egg yolk represents"Shade", egg whites represented"Yang"。The egg yolk is in line with the TCM pair"Shade"Heavy, condensed, colored, strong in flavor, in the center and shaped; And the egg white is in line with the Chinese medicine pair"Yang"The characteristics are light, scattered, colorless, light-flavored, on the periphery and invisible. The qualities of yin and yang are encased in eggshells and each occupies its place. Proper intake of eggs can well regulate the balance of yin and yang.
The role of eggs In traditional Chinese medicine, eggs are also known as chicken eggs or chickens. According to the records of the "Compendium of Materia Medica", eggs have a sweet taste and a flat nature, and belong to the lungs, spleen and stomach meridians. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also writes:"Egg whites have a light temperament and a slightly cold nature; The egg yolk has a strong temperament and a mild nature. "The egg white is the white part of the chicken, which has a sweet taste and cool nature, and has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving the throat, clearing heat and detoxifying.
Rice porridge boiled eggs:Rice porridge boiled eggs is a simple and nutritious dish, this dish is suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood, because rice porridge boiled eggs have the effect of nourishing qi and blood.
Wash the eggs and put them in the pot where the porridge is cooked. Be careful to put it in the pan while the water is still cold, otherwise the eggs will break. Once cooked, remove the eggs, peel them and serve. When the egg is peeled, you will notice that it has a slightly different color from a regular boiled egg, showing a moist yellow color. This is because during the cooking process, the nutrients in the rice porridge penetrate into the inside of the egg, making it more vibrant in color. Paired with soft rice porridge, every bite is filled with the flavor and flavor of eggs. This dish is delicious and healthy, and it brings endless satisfaction.
Egg tea:Egg tea is a nutritious drink that has the effect of nourishing the heart and yin, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. It is suitable for those who have a restless sleep and a dry and hot body.
The ingredients used to make egg tea include a fresh egg and a small amount of ground rock or sugar. The process is as follows:1 Blanch the bowl with hot water to keep it warm. 2.Beat the eggs and rock sugar in a bowl, adding white sugar or a few drops of sesame oil to taste. 3 For those who are weak, you can use rice soup to brew eggs, which can better clear away heat and dryness, and at the same time nourish the stomach. According to the recommendations of the "Suixingju Diet Recipe", it is best to beat the eggs, and then choose white soup, rice drink or tofu pulp to stir until cooked and drink.
Hard-boiled eggs in walnut shells:Walnut shell eggs are suitable for people who need to nourish the heart and kidneys, because walnut shells have the effect of calming the nerves and nourishing the heart, and with the effect of eggs on the kidneys and strengthening essence, they can effectively nourish the heart and kidneys.
Ingredients: 6-8 walnut shells (keep the wooden diaphragm separating the walnut kernels), 6 eggs, appropriate amount of soy sauce, a pinch of salt.
Method: 1 Put the walnut shells into a pot, add water and soak for 15-30 minutes. 2.Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes until it cools. (Use only walnut shells and the divider wood inside)3 Put the eggs in the shell into the pan and add the soy sauce and salt to taste. 4 Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 6-7 minutes. 5.Gently crack the shell with a spoon, leaving a little crack, and cook for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat. 6 Put the eggs in a container with the walnut shells and soak them overnight, the next day they will be more flavorful. However, it is important to note that women should avoid eating walnut shell eggs during menstruation.
In addition to the methods introduced above, there are also a variety of ways to eat angelica eggs, mash eggs, and rolled eggs. Eggs have many surprising health benefits, I believe everyone also has their own egg diet therapy methods, I hope you can share your own experience and dietary therapy experience. Eggs, its health value goes far beyond that.