There is an old saying in the northeast that a son-in-law introduces a door and a chicken scares the soul. It means that when the new uncle comes to her mother-in-law's house for the first time, her mother-in-law will cook a pot of hazelnut stewed chicken to entertain him, which shows the importance of this dish. The value of this dish lies in its delicious hazelnut mushroom, which is called "Four Treasures of Northeast China" (ginseng, mink and antlers are collectively called the Three Treasures of Northeast China).

Hazelnut mushroom is a veritable mountain delicacy, with slender stems and small umbrellas, which generally grow in the roots of conifers and broad-leaved trees. Corylus heterophylla is widely distributed in China and is one of the main wild edible fungi. Its biggest feature is that it can only be wild, and it is difficult to cultivate artificially, so it can retain the original wild flavor and stew with the small stupid chicken in the countryside, which can highlight the fresh flavor of chicken to the greatest extent. Simmer for an hour and cook the potato vermicelli for a while. It is really delicious.

Hazelnut mushroom is rich in protein and amino acids, especially lysine and leucine, which are essential amino acids for human body. The content is higher than that of meat, eggs and milk, but the fat content is very low. Moreover, the contents of B vitamins, vitamin D and vitamin C are also very rich.

In addition, the hazel mushroom itself has a natural aroma, which has an appetizing effect, and its rich cellulose also helps digestion and prevents constipation.

In addition to the most famous stewed chicken with hazelnut, you can also have some light dishes-fried cabbage with hazelnut, which is light and delicious. Blanch Chinese cabbage in water, put it on a plate, then put dried seaweed in an oil pan, add a little cooking wine and minced garlic, stir-fry the soaked hazelnut mushrooms in the pan, add a little salt, thicken and serve. Pour the fried hazelnuts into the Chinese cabbage on the plate. In addition, fried celery with hazelnuts is also a good choice, which is light and delicious.

Konjac: Konjac polysaccharide is the king of dietary fiber

Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as Amorphophallus konjac, is mainly produced in tropical and subtropical areas of the Old World. China is the hometown of Amorphophallus konjac, which is not only rich in resources, but also has many varieties, but the most cultivated are Amorphophallus konjac flowers and white Amorphophallus konjac. The underground tuber of Amorphophallus konjac is oblate, like a water chestnut, with a diameter of more than 25 cm and rich nutrition.

Amorphophallus konjac is known as "magic food" because of its health care function and dietotherapy function, which is closely related to its rich health care component-konjac polysaccharide. Konjac polysaccharide, that is, grape mannan, is an edible plant fiber (the content of konjac can reach more than 45%) with strong swelling power, which can not only fill the stomach, eliminate hunger and reduce energy intake. After eating, it can promote intestinal peristalsis, soften feces and speed up defecation.

In addition, scientific research shows that konjac polysaccharide can effectively prevent the small intestine from absorbing fat decomposition products such as cholesterol and bile acid, and has the function of assisting in lowering blood fat, and also has various biological effects such as lowering blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it has the reputation of "the king of dietary fiber".

Amorphophallus konjac has the characteristics of low calorie, low fat, low sugar and high fiber. Amorphophallus konjac food is a good choice to lose weight and clear intestines. Amorphophallus konjac is usually made into konjac powder to eat. The common products in the general market are konjac tofu, konjac dried noodles, konjac bread, konjac silk and so on. You can buy it according to your personal preference, but you must buy it in a regular supermarket.

Konjac is so nutritious, of course I won't miss it. I often use it to cook some low-fat and nutritious dishes. I want to share a vegetarian fried konjac with you. First, cut the konjac tofu (about 300g) into small pieces. When the oil is heated to 70% heat, add chopped green onion, shredded ginger, minced garlic and shredded pepper. After frying, add konjac tofu and stir fry for five minutes. Finally, add a little seasoning and serve. If you want to lose weight and control your weight, you can eat some properly at ordinary times.

In addition, there are many foods in life that are low in calories but feel full after eating, such as kelp, konjac, cauliflower, mushrooms and so on. Like broccoli, it is easier to get full than ordinary vegetables, because broccoli is rich in pectin, has a good filling effect, can be digested in the stomach for a long time, and is conducive to controlling energy intake.