Astragalus Food Strategy: Slimming and Beautifying, Belly and Bucket Waist Disappearing
1. Ingredient Preparation
Astragalus, red dates, goji berries, Chinese yam, pork ribs, water, ginger slices.
2. Preparation Method
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Astragalus Pork Rib Soup
Benefits: Slimming and Beautifying, Boosting Immunity
Steps:
1. Preparatory work: * Wash astragalus, red dates, and goji berries and soak in water. * Wash pork ribs, blanch in water to remove blood foam. * Peel and cut Chinese yam into sections. * Slice ginger and set aside.
2. Cooking process: * In a pot, add water, pork ribs, ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat. * Add soaked astragalus, red dates, goji berries, reduce heat and simmer. * After simmering for about an hour, add Chinese yam sections, continue simmering until pork ribs are thoroughly cooked. * Adjust seasoning according to personal taste, can add salt, chicken essence, etc., as desired.
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Nutritional Value Analysis
Astragalus: Rich in various trace elements and amino acids, with effects of tonifying qi and yang, benefiting defense and consolidating the surface, diuretic to reduce swelling, etc. Regular consumption can boost immunity and improve deficiency syndromes.
Red dates: Rich in vitamin C and various trace elements, with effects of invigorating the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. Regular consumption can enhance the body’s resistance and promote blood circulation.
Chinese yam: Contains various nutrients such as starch, protein, vitamins, etc., with effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys. Regular consumption can enhance spleen and stomach functions and improve immunity.
Pork ribs: Rich in protein and calcium, with effects of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, benefiting qi, and invigorating the spleen. Combining with astragalus and other nourishing ingredients can better harness its nutritional value.
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Suitable Groups and Precautions
Suitable groups: Suitable for individuals with weak constitution, dull complexion, and prominent belly and waist. Especially suitable for those under high work pressure and often fatigue.
Precautions: The nature of ingredients in this recipe is mildly warm, so individuals with a tendency towards heat or fire should consume in moderation or pair with other ingredients. Also, ensure that ingredients are thoroughly cooked during the cooking process to prevent food poisoning.
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3. Recipe Tips
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1. Ingredient selection and combination: Choose suitable ingredients and proportions based on individual constitution and needs. For individuals with weak spleen and stomach, increase the proportion of Chinese yam appropriately; for those with qi deficiency and physical weakness, increase the proportion of astragalus moderately. 2. Balanced nutrition: Focus on balanced nutrition in ingredient selection to maximize the respective effects of different ingredients. For instance, simmering pork ribs with other ingredients allows more comprehensive absorption of nutrients. 3. Suitable seasoning: Add seasonings according to personal taste, avoiding excessive intake of salt and other seasonings to stay healthy. Control portion size and avoid overconsumption. 4. Recommendations for health drinks: For soup lovers, consider trying some health drinks such as astragalus red date tea or Chinese yam barley soup.—
— End of text —The recommended recipes and related information are as follows: In addition to the basic “Astragalus Pork Rib Soup,” there are other related recipes worth recommending. For example: Lily Chinese Yam Pork Rib Soup – Chinese yam and lily combination provide more nourishing, moistening effects; Goji Angelica Chicken Soup – Angelica nourishes blood and beautifies, goji berry benefits vision and calms the mind. These recipes can be selected and adjusted according to personal taste and needs. These recipes are not only suitable for summer consumption but also for individuals who want to slim down and beautify. When consuming these recipes, be mindful of moderate consumption and follow the principles of healthy eating.
