Millet enters the spleen, stomach and kidney meridians, especially millet porridge. Because of its rich nutrition, a layer of porridge oil will appear on the upper layer when millet porridge is boiled, which can protect the gastric mucosa and prevent it from being stimulated by spicy food. It is suitable for patients with gastropathy such as chronic eating and gastric ulcer, and the new millet has better effect of invigorating spleen and nourishing stomach.
Promote digestion
The content of dietary fiber and vitamin B in millet is the highest. Dietary fiber can absorb water, promote the secretion of gastric acid after eating, and promote the digestion and absorption of food. At the same time, dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, reduce the residence time of food in the intestine and promote fecal excretion.
Nourishing yin
Millet has the effect of nourishing yin because it contains estrogen-like substances. Therefore, in the north of China, millet porridge and brown sugar are used to nurse the parturient and help the parturient recover their physical strength. At the same time, millet also contains a lot of amino acids, which can prevent abortion and has strong antibacterial effect, and has preventive and therapeutic effects on female vaginitis and other diseases.
Replenish blood
Millet contains a lot of iron, which is a good food for iron supplementation. Eating millet porridge can supplement iron for the body to some extent, promote the synthesis of hemoglobin, promote blood production and prevent iron deficiency anemia.
Sleep well
Millet porridge contains a lot of amino acids, among which tryptophan has the function of regulating sleep, and the content of tryptophan in millet ranks first in cereals. Eating millet porridge can make people sleep well and ensure the quality of sleep.
Improve eyesight
Millet porridge contains a lot of vitamin A that grains do not contain. This vitamin can promote the synthesis of rhodopsin, enhance the dark adaptation ability of human eyes and improve vision.