In ancient Li Shizhen, red beans were called "heart valley", which emphasized the nourishing function of red beans. Red beans can not only clear the heart, but also make up for hard work. It is rich in crude fiber, which is helpful to reduce blood fat, blood pressure and improve heart activity in clinic. At the same time, it is rich in iron, which can promote qi and replenish blood, and is very suitable for hard work. Don't be cold in winter.

Other effects of red beans:

1, spleen and stomach.

Spleen and stomach have strong digestion ability and good absorption. Therefore, people who are weak should step up their tonic in winter and make a good nutritional reserve for the coming year, so that they will be energetic and strong in the coming year and will not get sick. Red beans, known as "red beans" in Chinese medicine, also have obvious spleen and stomach strengthening effects.

2. Eliminate edema.

Gleditsia saponin contained in red bean skin not only contains rich potassium, but also has a strong diuretic effect, which can improve the edema of face and feet caused by beriberi and decreased renal function. Therefore, red beans must be used to treat edema.

3, hot and humid.

Water can't flow with qi and blood and stay between human cells, which makes the human body expand rapidly. Red beans are rich in B vitamins and iron, and also contain protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, nicotinic acid and other ingredients, which have the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, eliminating dampness and expelling toxins.

Extended data:

Pay attention to collocation when eating red beans, in order to better play the role of red beans:

1, with red dates. Red dates are rich in iron and red beans are also rich in iron. Together, they can help people replenish iron and blood.

2, with glutinous rice. The combination of coix seed and red beans is conducive to relaxing bowels and diuresis, eliminating toxins and helping us reduce the phenomenon of body edema;

3. Bring melons. Eating red beans and wax gourd together is beneficial to reduce fire and relieve summer heat, moisten our five internal organs, nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen, moisten our skin, replenish water to the skin and keep healthy.

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