OneLongan - a neglected product for replenishing qi and blood
When we mention ingredients that replenish qi and blood, many people first think of red dates, wolfberries, etc., while longan is often overlooked.
In fact, longan is an extremely nourishing medicine in the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine. It is not only a delicious fruit, but also a historical memory and a cultural inheritance.
Longan, also known as longan, is named because its seeds are round and black and shiny, and the umbilicus protrusions are white, which looks like the eyes of the legendary "dragon".
Fresh longan is extremely tender, juicy and sweet, and delicious, which is really unmatched by other fruits. After drying, dried longan has become a good product for replenishing qi and blood.
1. The nutritional value of longan
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that longan is sweet in taste, warm in nature, enters the heart and spleen meridians, and has the effects of nourishing the heart and spleen, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, diuresis and swelling.
For insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, dizziness and other symptoms caused by heart and spleen deficiency and lack of qi and blood, longan has a good tonic effect.
At the same time, longan can also improve symptoms such as weakness, loss of appetite, and yellowish complexion caused by overwork.
Modern nutrition has also confirmed that longan is rich in glucose, sucrose, protein, vitamins and minerals, among which the content of niacin and vitamin K is rare in other fruits.
These nutrients have a good effect on replenishing energy, improving immunity, and promoting hemoglobin regeneration.
Especially for women, longan has a high iron content, which has a good effect on the prevention and ** iron deficiency anemia.
2. Comparison of longan and red dates
Compared with red dates, longan plays a more prominent role in replenishing qi and blood. Although jujube also has the effect of replenishing qi and blood, its effect is relatively mild.
The tonic power of longan is stronger, and the effect is more obvious for people with serious lack of qi and blood.
At the same time, longan also helps to improve heart palpitations, insomnia and other problems caused by insufficient heart blood, and also has a good recuperation effect for people who use the brain excessively.
In addition, longan has a unique advantage, that is, it contains 20 times more iron than fresh longan. Iron is one of the important elements in the synthesis of hemoglobin and is essential for the prevention and development of iron deficiency anemia.
The iron in dried longan exists in the form of bivalent iron, which is easy to absorb, which is more conducive to the absorption and utilization of the human body.
Therefore, for women who need to replenish qi and blood, longan is undoubtedly a better choice.
IIThe charm of dried longan
Dried longan is a dried fruit made from fresh longan that has been dried or dried. During the drying process, the moisture in the longan is gradually lost, while the nutrients are concentrated.
Therefore, dried longan not only retains the nutrients and flavor characteristics of fresh longan, but also has a more prominent tonic effect.
There are various ways to eat dried longan, which can be eaten directly as a snack, or soaked in water, boiled porridge, stewed soup, etc.
For office workers with busy work, making a cup of longan tea every day can not only replenish water but also replenish qi and blood.
And for housewives, cooking porridge or stew with dried longan is not only delicious, but also brings health to the family.
When soaking in water, dried longan can be used with red dates, goji berries and other ingredients to enhance the nourishing effect.
When cooking porridge, dried longan can be boiled together with glutinous rice, red beans and other ingredients to make nutritious longan porridge.
These are not only easy to eat, but also nutritious and delicious.
IIIPrecautions for eating longan
1. Pay attention to the appropriate amount
Although dried longan is highly nutritious, excessive consumption may also lead to adverse symptoms such as irritation and nosebleeds.
It is recommended to control the amount of each serving to less than 20 grams, and eat a small handful every day.
2. Not for everyone
First of all, diabetics should be cautious about consuming longan. Due to the high sugar content in longan, diabetic patients may have an increase in blood sugar after consumption, which is not conducive to disease control.
Secondly, pregnant women should also pay attention to the appropriate amount when eating longan. Although longan has a certain fetal stabilizing effect, excessive consumption may also lead to adverse consequences such as fetal restlessness.
3. Different physiques and different methods
For people with different physiques, the method of eating longan should also be different.
For example, people with a cold constitution can eat longan with warm foods such as red dates and ginger to enhance the warming effect;
For those with a hot physique, longan can be eaten with cool foods such as chrysanthemums and wolfberries to avoid getting hot.
FourthHow to purchase and store longan
When shopping for longan:We can distinguish it from appearance, smell, taste, etc.
High-quality dried longan should have a natural yellowish-brown or reddish-brown color, with a dry, mold-free, and moth-eaten surface.
At the same time, dried longan should exude a rich aroma and have a soft and waxy taste with a moderate sweetness.
When purchasing, we can choose a reputable merchant to buy, and pay attention to check the product's production date and expiration date and other information.
When saving longan:It needs to be placed in a cool, dry, ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to storing longan separately from other ingredients with strong flavors to avoid cross-flavoring affecting the taste.
If you need to store dried longan for a long time, you can put it in a sealed bag or glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Before eating, you can take out an appropriate amount of dried longan in advance for rewarming to restore its original taste and flavor.
After mastering the correct way to purchase and preserve, we can better enjoy the deliciousness and health brought by longan.
Whether as a snack or as an ingredient, longan can add sweetness and health to our lives.
FiveWrap-up summary
Indeed, longan, a seemingly ordinary fruit, contains rich nutrients and nourishing powers.
It can not only replenish qi and blood, improve physical fitness, but also help us resist the cold of winter. And for women, it is an intimate care and care.
Dear readers, if you have been troubled by cold hands and feet and lack of qi and blood like Xiaowen, you might as well try to eat more longan!
Of course, while enjoying the delicious longan, don't forget to maintain good living habits and eating habits!
Let's use scientific health methods to take care of the health of ourselves and our families! May every winter be as warm as spring, and may everyone have health and happiness!
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