4 nutritious remedies from soybeans
In many Eastern countries, beans such as soybeans, black beans, green beans, red beans, white beans... are not only popular foods but also considered valuable medicines in the practice of disease prevention, protection and improvement of human health. In addition to providing a fairly high amount of starch, beans also contain a lot of protein and fat that are essential for the body and are easy to digest and cheap. According to calculations by nutritionists, in 100g of seeds (including the waste), black beans, soybeans, green beans, white beans, white beans have up to 21 - 33g of protein, while this ratio in lean pork and grade I beef is only 17 - 20g. In addition, beans also contain many valuable vitamins and trace elements that are difficult to compare with any other food.
Therefore, in traditional medicine, ancient physicians paid great attention to using beans and bean products alone or in combination with other medicinal herbs to both improve health and treat diseases. Here are some nutritious recipes using soybeans for your reference.
Recipe 1: soybeans, black sesame, peanuts, green beans, black beans, red beans in equal amounts, and sufficient white sugar. Roast the ingredients until fragrant, grind into powder, mix well, and eat 30g twice a day with sugar water or fresh milk. Uses: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, strengthens the kidneys and darkens hair. Suitable for people with weak constitution, dull complexion, premature graying or hair loss. Can be used as a daily health-preserving powder.
Recipe 2: 100g soybean powder, 100g wheat flour, 200g corn flour, 4 eggs, 150g brown sugar, 150g cow's milk. Mix the three flours well with brown sugar, beat the eggs and pour in the cow's milk, then add enough water, mix well, shape into small cakes, bake, eat 30 - 50g per day. Uses: strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes yin and blood, especially for postpartum women with weakness and anemia due to iron deficiency.
Recipe 3: 200g tofu, 1 carp head, 25g Chinese celery, celery, onion, fresh ginger, sesame oil and spices to taste. Clean the fish head, cut in half, marinate with ginger and spices and boil. Soak Chinese celery in warm water until soft, then rub off the skin, slice tofu and fry until golden brown. Add Chinese celery, fried tofu, celery and onion to the pot and cook with the fish head until done, use as a soup to eat during the day. Uses: nourishes the brain and marrow, used for people with nervous breakdown and physical weakness.
Recipe 4: 1,000g soybeans, 500g red sage, 250g honey, 30g rock sugar. Wash soybeans, soak in cold water for 1 hour, then pour into a pot and simmer with 3,000ml water until soft, then mash. Wash red sage, soak in water for 1 hour, then boil twice to extract the liquid, discard the residue. Mix soybean liquid and red sage liquid together, mix in honey and rock sugar, then steam for 2 hours, let cool completely, then put in a jar, cover tightly and use gradually. Eat 2 times a day, about 15g each time. Uses: nourish yin and moisten dryness, nourish the five internal organs, clear the meridians, very good for people with weak bodies, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, chronic hepatitis.
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