Chen Chaozong, an authoritative master of traditional Chinese medicine, recently spread news on the Internet, and merchants selling vinegar beans declared: "Amino acids and acetic acid contained in vinegar can prevent lipid synthesis; Saponins contained in soybean can promote fat metabolism, reduce the accumulated fat in the body, reduce the absorption of excess nutrients in the small intestine and promote its decomposition, thus avoiding the accumulation of fat in the body. The vinegar beans made from it are healthy, slim and beautiful after long-term consumption, which is beneficial and harmless. It has attracted many beauty lovers to snap up and become the new favorite of the market. But is it really as amazing as the industry claims? From the perspective of western medicine and nutrition, "vinegar" mainly contains acetic acid, citric acid and several acids and alcohol esters needed by human body. It smells fragrant and mellow, and it is an ideal condiment. Its function can eliminate fatigue and other benefits, so far there is no consensus in the medical field; " Soybean contains 40-50% protein, 20% oil and fat, and has high nutritional value. It is rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, calcium and potassium and vitamins A, B and C. 500g of soybean is equivalent to the protein content of1000g of pork or1500g of eggs or 6 servings of milk. So some people regard soybeans as "plant beans". Not only that, soybean contains high polyunsaturated fatty acids, and long-term consumption can reduce blood lipids and enhance vascular elasticity. It can be said that it is the best natural prescription for patients with cardiovascular diseases. In the view of Chinese medicine, "vinegar" is sour, bitter and warm, and enters the stomach. Its main function is to stimulate appetite, promote digestion, expel pinworm, and promote digestion, but excessive consumption will lead to abnormal secretion of gastric juice and stomach pain. "Soybean" is sweet in taste and flat in nature, and enters the spleen meridian and the large intestine meridian. Eating it can replenish qi and nourish blood, strengthen spleen, broaden middle energizer, moisten dryness and promote diuresis. However, because soybean contains protein inhibitor, eating it raw can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Hao Longbin, a professor of food nutrition, pointed out in an article published in 1986: "In recent years, there have been many vinegar-containing beverages advertised as beauty and health care in the market, and people are eager for them. In fact, some health care effects are indeed exaggerated at present. For example, some people think that drinking vinegar can change the acidity and alkalinity of the body. The human body itself has a mechanism to maintain a fixed pH value, and it is basically not feasible to change the pH value of the human body by vinegar. Indeed, on the whole, "vinegar" and "soybean" have different nutritional value, function and help to human body, but it is not the vinegar claimed by the unemployed that can prevent fat synthesis; Soybean can promote fat metabolism and reduce body fat accumulation. As long as you are jealous of beans, you can reach your ideal figure. Excessive consumption will put a burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Everyone knows that it is the only way to have a good posture, a balanced diet, moderate exercise and a normal work and rest. Don't be regarded as a fat sheep to be slaughtered. It cost a lot of money, but it didn't achieve the claimed effect. Instead, it hurt your health. Authors: Chen Chaozong, Chinese medicine, assistant professor of Chung Yuan Christian University, director of Chen Chaozong's Chinese medicine clinic, visiting professor of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, etc. Indications: weight loss, medical beauty, acne, allergy, stroke, etc. Chen Chaozong's special page of traditional Chinese medicine vermicelli