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Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I am your big fan Xiao Wang, and I have recently become obsessed with drinking soy milk, and I heard that soy milk is nutritious and suitable for pregnancy preparation and daily drinking. I found 10 delicious soy milk recipes, and I would like to ask you to help analyze the nutritional content of these soy milk and the impact on pregnancy preparation. At the same time, I would also like to ask you some ancient recipes and traditional Chinese medicine theories about soy milk, hoping to understand the health care effects of soy milk from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Xiao Wang's question:
1.Please analyze the nutritional content of these 10 types of soy milk and its impact on pregnancy preparation.
2.Please share some ancient recipes and TCM theories about soy milk.
Popular science answers] Dear Xiao Wang, hello! Thank you very much for your email, and we will be happy to answer your questions. First of all, let's understand the nutritional content of soy milk and its impact on preparing for pregnancy.
Soy milk is a very high-quality plant-based protein** that is rich in nutrients such as isoflavones, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. Plant-based protein provides all the essential amino acids the body needs, which is very beneficial for good health. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that play a role in regulating female endocrine and help improve hormone levels during pregnancy. Dietary fiber contributes to the health of the digestive system, and vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for the human body, which play an important role in improving immunity and maintaining physiological functions.
Next, let's take a look at the nutritional content of these 10 soy milk and its impact on preparing for pregnancy:
1.Classic original soy milk: rich in soybean protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, etc., it has the effect of tonifying and invigorating qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach during pregnancy.
2.Red jujube soy milk: Jujube is rich in vitamin C and iron, which has the effect of nourishing blood and beauty, and with soy protein, it helps to improve immunity during pregnancy.
3.Goji berry soy milk: Goji berry is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, etc., which has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, brightening the eyes, and is beneficial to those with kidney deficiency during pregnancy.
4.Walnut soy milk: Walnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, proteins, minerals, etc., which have the effect of strengthening the brain and strengthening the body, and are suitable for men and women who are preparing for pregnancy.
5.Oat soy milk: Oats are rich in dietary fiber and plant sterols, which have the effect of lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular diseases, while helping to stabilize blood sugar, suitable for diabetic patients who are trying to get pregnant.
6.Black soybean milk: Black beans are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamin E, etc., which have the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidney, antioxidant and other effects, and are suitable for kidney deficiency and antioxidant needs during pregnancy.
7.Mung bean soy milk: Mung bean has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and reducing swelling, etc., and is suitable for people with damp and hot constitution who are preparing for pregnancy.
8.Red bean soy milk: Red beans are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin B1, etc., which have the effects of diuresis, swelling, blood and beauty, and are suitable for edema and anemia patients who are preparing for pregnancy.
9.Peanut soy milk: Peanuts are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, etc., which have the effect of nourishing and anti-aging, and are suitable for the nutritional needs of pregnancy.
10.Almond soy milk: Almonds are rich in protein, fat, vitamin E, etc., which have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, beautifying and nourishing the skin, and are suitable for patients with respiratory diseases during pregnancy.
Regarding the ancient recipes and theories of soy milk, here is a classic ancient recipe of traditional Chinese medicine - four soybean milk:
Composition] 100 grams of soybeans, 10 grams of astragalus, 10 grams of angelica, 10 grams of red dates.
Usage] 1Wash the soybeans, astragalus, angelica, and red dates separately, and remove the pits of the red dates.
2.Put the soybeans, astragalus, and red dates into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the soybeans are ripe.
3.Remove the soybeans, put the angelica in a pot and cook for about 10 minutes.
4.Strain the boiled soy milk to remove impurities.
5.Add an appropriate amount of sugar or honey to taste.
Efficacy] This formula has the effect of nourishing and nourishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, and is suitable for those who are deficient in qi and blood during pregnancy. Soybeans are rich in vegetable protein, Astragalus has the effect of replenishing qi and strengthening the surface, Angelica sinensis has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, and red dates have the effect of nourishing blood and nourishing the skin. The combination of the four helps to improve the qi and blood conditions during the preparation for pregnancy, regulate the endocrine, and increase the chance of conception.
In addition, soybean milk has many other health effects in traditional Chinese medicine theory, such as clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, diuresis and swelling. According to the individual's physique and needs, you can choose different ingredients to match with soy milk to achieve better health care results.
I hope the above can answer your doubts and wish you a happy life!
References: 1Yang Yuexin. Nutrition and Food Hygiene[M].Beijing: Health Press, 2015
2.Chen Keji. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2015
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