Houttuynia cordata Thunb Also known as pig shit beans. It has a special smell and taste, contains protein, fat and rich carbohydrates, and has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, stimulating appetite and regulating qi.
Fresh roots, leaves and roots can be eaten, fried, cold and made into soup. During cold mixing, the old roots are washed and removed first, then marinated with salt for 5~ 10 minutes, then mixed with soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil, and finally added with dried pepper and coriander. Houttuynia cordata originated in Guizhou and can now be bought in the northern farmers' market. When buying fresh Houttuynia cordata Thunb, it is better to have lush leaves, green color and strong smell. If you choose to dry it, it is best to dry it without impurities.
Camellia seed oil, also known as camellia oil, contains 80%~83% monounsaturated fatty acids, which is beneficial to lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipid and controlling blood sugar, and contains oleic acid and vitamin E even higher than olive oil.
Tea seed oil has better heat resistance than soybean oil, corn oil and sunflower oil, and is suitable for daily cooking and cold salad. Although tea seeds have a special taste, most of them are refined tea seed oil, which does not affect the flavor of dishes.
Avocado, also known as avocado, has delicate pulp and unique taste. It contains more than 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is called "healthy fat". At the same time, it is rich in vitamins A, E, C, trace element selenium and other antioxidant substances and mineral elements, which can protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and reduce the content of "bad" cholesterol in blood.
Avocados can be eaten in many ways. Generally, it is better to eat raw or fresh. It can be mixed with salad or spread on bread and steamed bread as jam. It tastes good. Avocado is mainly produced in Australia and can also be bought in large supermarkets in China.
Wheat germ contains a lot of nutrients, among which the content of high-quality protein is as high as 31%; It also contains eight essential amino acids, especially lysine, accounting for 18.5%, which is 6~7 times higher than that of rice and white flour. Rich in zinc, it helps to prevent inflammation, accelerate wound healing, enhance fertility and promote children's growth; High content of vitamin E can enhance cell vitality and delay aging, and there is no danger in taking vitamin E from food. In addition, wheat germ is also rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B 1 and mineral potassium.
Wheat germ can be bought in supermarkets and eaten in various ways. Put it into cooked porridge, it has a strong wheat flavor and can increase nutrition. It tastes good with milk and soybean milk; Protein is mixed with bean flour, corn flour and flour to make bee cakes, which is more conducive to human absorption. You can also make delicious wheat germ meatballs with meat stuffing, which can not only reduce the consumption of meat, but also reduce the intake of saturated fat and cholesterol.
Soy sauce containing iron, iron is an essential nutrient for human body. Iron deficiency in the body can cause iron deficiency anemia, resulting in poor memory and decreased immunity. Soy sauce is a condiment widely used by ordinary people. It is a good choice to eat iron-containing soy sauce to supplement iron. Iron-containing soy sauce fortified with "iron sodium EDTA" plays an important role in preventing iron deficiency anemia. Some people may be afraid that iron supplementation with iron-containing soy sauce will be excessive, but there is no need to worry at all. The daily dietary iron intake recommended by China Nutrition Society is 15mg for adults and 25 mg for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Normal diet and use of iron-containing soy sauce will not be excessive. At the same time, the human body can regulate the absorption of iron, and excess iron can be excreted through metabolism.
When buying iron-containing soy sauce, it is best to pay attention to whether there is a clear label for iron-containing soy sauce on the package, and also to buy products that have passed HACCP (International Food Safety Assurance System) inspection by regular manufacturers, and there will be a clear mark on the label.
Blueberries have high nutritional value, delicate pulp, moderate sweetness and sourness, unique flavor, and are rich in vitamins, protein, minerals, anthocyanins, flavonoids and polysaccharides. They are called "queen of fruits" and "king of berries" and are one of the five healthy fruits recommended by FAO. Among them, anthocyanin is the most effective antioxidant bioactive agent discovered by human beings at present, which is helpful to delay aging and enhance vision. Studies have found that eating blueberries can enhance immunity, improve brain power, protect the heart, lower blood sugar, strengthen bones, prevent cancer, cystitis and constipation, especially for the elderly. It is advisable to eat a small handful every day.
It is best to buy fresh blueberries. The more frost on the surface, the better the quality. You can also eat some dried blueberries in the season when there is no fresh fruit, but buy low-sugar ones. Blueberries go bad easily, and cleaning will accelerate the deterioration, so wash as much as you eat and put the rest in the refrigerator.
Burdock, also known as hawthorn and burdock, contains inulin, cellulose, protein and various vitamins and minerals, and the carotene content is much higher than that of carrots. Cellulose can promote large intestine peristalsis, help defecation and reduce waste in the body. Studies have shown that burdock contains arctigenin, arctigenin, flavonoid glycoside and chlorogenic acid, which can inhibit cancer cells and enhance immunity.
Burdock can be bought in supermarkets or farmers' markets. When purchasing burdock, choose one with smooth surface, straight shape, no branched roots and no insect marks. Burdock loses water easily, so eat it as early as possible when you buy it home. The longer you leave it, the harder it will be, and the aroma will gradually dissipate. Buy as much as you want. Fresh burdock can also be cooked with other vegetables or meat, or made into soup and stuffing.
Konjac, as early as 2000 years ago, China began to cultivate konjac. Later, konjac spread from China to Japan, and it was very popular among Japanese. Every family must eat it at every meal. At present, Japan is still the country that consumes the most konjac. Amorphophallus konjac has been identified as one of the top ten health foods by the United Nations Health Organization. Its main component is konjac gum, which is a soluble dietary fiber, and its content is about 44% ~ 64%. Good taste, easy to feel full, help people control their weight, and have the functions of relaxing bowels, expelling toxins and preventing cancer. It can be described as a "godsend medicine." Generally speaking, konjac is low in calories, fat and sugar, which is very beneficial to the elderly.
There are many kinds of konjac foods, such as konjac silk, konjac chips, konjac chips, konjac balls, konjac tofu and so on. And it's easy to do it yourself. You can fry, stew, cook in soup, rinse in hot pot, etc. And can be eaten as a daily vegetable.