Yam is a treasure, how to combine it with good effect?

　　Yams have a very good nourishing effect. Yams are best eaten in autumn, and eating more yams can extend our lifespan. Eating yam alone can have many benefits, and if yam is properly matched with other foods, there are even more benefits. If you want to eat yam and maximize its effects, you need to know which methods can be used to make the yam more nutritious.

　　It will be better if you eat yam like this

　　1. Yam combined with walnuts to replenish vital energy

　　Yam has a sweet taste and is a "top grade" medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to nourishing the lungs and strengthening the spleen, it can also nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. People with kidney deficiency should eat it regularly. Walnuts have the functions of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence, diuresis and removing stones, moisturizing the intestines and laxative, warming the lungs and calming asthma. They are often used for kidney deficiency, low back pain, and urinary tract stones. Eating yam with walnuts has the effect of replenishing qi, strengthening muscles and bones, and strengthening the brain.

　　2. Yam and pumpkin lower blood sugar

　　The soluble fiber in yams can help delay the emptying of food in the stomach, control the increase in blood sugar after meals, and can also aid digestion and lower blood sugar. Pumpkin contains trace elements such as cobalt, zinc, copper and pectin, which can promote the normal secretion of insulin in the human body, effectively prevent and treat diabetes, hypertension, liver and kidney diseases, and enhance the ability to resist anemia and cancer. Therefore, eating the two together can not only lower blood sugar better, but also help strengthen the spleen and stomach.

　　3. Yam combined with red dates strengthens the spleen and stomach

　　Among the sweet foods that nourish the spleen and stomach, yam is the most recommended. It is warm in nature, rich in mucin, and can maintain the elasticity of blood vessels. Most importantly, yam also has the function of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. People with sore throats must eat more! Paired with red dates, it can strengthen the spleen and stomach. There are many ways to combine red dates and yam, either steamed or boiled. It is suitable for both sweet and salty dishes. People who love soup can add more yam and red dates when making soup.

　　4. Chinese yam combined with tangerine peel relieves autumn fatigue

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that yam is sweet in taste and mild in nature, and returns to the spleen, lung, and kidney meridian. It can nourish the spleen and stomach, promote body fluid and lungs, and nourish the kidney and astringent essence. It is often used for spleen deficiency, less food, persistent diarrhea, lung deficiency, asthma and cough, kidney deficiency, nocturnal emission, vaginal discharge, frequent urination, deficiency of heat and thirst. Tangerine peel is warm in nature, pungent and bitter in taste, and enters the spleen, stomach and lung meridians. It can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm. It is used clinically to treat persistent phlegm and dampness, chest and diaphragm fullness and tightness, cough and wheezing with excessive phlegm, and white and sticky phlegm. Therefore, if you have a cough with phlegm due to colds and other reasons in autumn, you may wish to eat it with yam and tangerine peel to help relieve symptoms such as phlegm and cough. It is more suitable for consumption in autumn when nourishing the lungs.

　　5. Yam and wolfberry nourishing

　　If you don’t eat yam alone, you can mix it with wolfberry to make wolfberry yam porridge, which can better exert its nourishing effect. Use millet, yam, and wolfberry to cook porridge. It is suitable for people with internal heat and those with weak spleen and stomach. It can appetize and nourish the stomach, and has the effects of strengthening the stomach and digesting food, clearing away heat and quenching thirst, and soothing the stomach.

　　6. Yam combined with duck meat strengthens the spleen and stomach

　　In terms of taste, the softness of yam complements the deliciousness of duck meat, and also makes the soup milky white and soft in flavor. Yams are rich in a variety of nutrients, which are beneficial to the lungs and coughs, and strengthen the spleen and stomach. Duck meat is a good product for nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, relieving coughs and reducing phlegm. Therefore, the soup made with the two is not only delicious, but also strengthens the spleen and stomach, relieves coughs and reduces phlegm.

　　7. Yam and lotus seeds strengthen the spleen and kidneys

　　Yams and lotus seeds can be said to be magic weapons for the elderly. Yam has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and kidneys, astringing essence and stopping urination. Lotus seeds enter the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians and have the effect of solidifying essence and stopping diarrhea. Taking them at the same time can not only nourish the spleen, but also strengthen the kidneys.

　　8. Chinese yam combined with pork ribs nourishes the kidneys and nourishes the essence.

　　In addition to protein, fat, and vitamins, pork ribs also contain a large amount of calcium phosphate, collagen, bone mucin, etc., which can provide calcium for young children and the elderly. Eating spareribs regularly has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, replenishing essence and blood. Moreover, yam contains soap and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat chronic cough due to lung deficiency and phlegm. Therefore, eating yam regularly can strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, benefit the lungs and relieve cough.

　　9. Yams and almonds nourish the lungs and kidneys

　　Almonds and yams have been considered healthy foods since ancient times that can relieve coughs, moisturize the lungs, lower qi and clear fire. It is better to eat yam with almonds, which can nourish the lungs and kidneys. When you have time, cook some yam and almond porridge for your family. It can not only clear away dryness, but also nourish the internal organs and replenish qi, helping your family to survive the dry autumn safely.

　　10. Yam and sesame for calcium supplement

　　In addition to providing us with rich vitamins E and B1, sesame seeds are also a "master" of calcium supplementation. If eaten together with yam, the calcium supplementation effect will be even better. This is because the calcium content of white and black sesame seeds per 100 grams is 620 mg and 780 mg respectively, which is six to seven times that of milk of the same weight, while yam can promote calcium absorption.

　　11. Pair yam with rice wine to prolong life.

　　Rice wine has the functions of relaxing muscles and activating blood, dispelling cold and dampness, anti-aging, and prolonging life; cooking yam and rice wine together can nourish the kidneys, activate blood circulation, strengthen the body, and prolong life.

　　12. Yam combined with pigeon meat and chestnuts can prolong life, nourish the kidneys and strengthen the spleen.

　　Pigeons have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, and beautifying the skin. Chestnuts have the effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, nourishing the kidneys and waist, anti-aging, and prolonging life. When eaten together, yam, pigeon meat, and chestnuts can not only nourish the kidneys and spleen, but also have good beautification and beauty effects, and prolong life. They are especially suitable for women and the elderly.

　　13. Yam combined with pork nourishes qi and stomach

　　Yams can replenish qi and yin, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and pork can nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones. Yam stewed with pork ribs is not only delicious, but also has good effects on replenishing qi, nourishing the stomach and strengthening the body.

　　14. Chinese yam combined with longan strengthens the kidneys, nourishes essence, and nourishes the body.

　　Yam has the effects of nourishing the kidneys and essence, nourishing the skin, and strengthening the body. Longan has the effects of nourishing the blood and calming the nerves, nourishing the heart and spleen, and nourishing and strengthening the body. Eating yam and longan together can strengthen the kidneys, nourish the essence, and nourish and strengthen the body.

　　15. Chinese yam combined with red beans to relieve diarrhea and reduce swelling

　　Yams have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion, and strengthening the body. Red beans have the effects of stopping diarrhea, reducing swelling, nourishing and strengthening the body. Combining yam and red beans can strengthen the spleen, stop diarrhea, and eliminate edema.

　　16. Yam combined with grapes to delay aging

　　Grapes have the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing blood and qi, strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening the brain and rejuvenating the mind, anti-fatigue, antioxidant, and anti-aging. Combining yam with grapes can nourish the body, nourish the skin, and delay the aging of the body.

　　17. Yam combined with donkey meat can replenish weak body and benefit the five internal organs.

　　Donkey has the effects of replenishing deficiency, replenishing qi and blood, extinguishing wind and calming the nerves. Eating yam and donkey meat together can achieve a good effect of replenishing deficiency and replenishing the five internal organs.

　　18. Yam combined with mutton strengthens the stomach and spleen

　　Yams can strengthen the spleen and stomach and promote digestion, while mutton can harmonize with the stomach and aid digestion. Eating yam and mutton together can strengthen the spleen and stomach and promote digestion.

　　19. Combine yam with kidney beans to improve immunity

　　Kidney beans have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, replenishing vitality, enhancing immunity, and improving disease resistance; eating yam and kidney beans together can strengthen the body and improve human immunity.

　　20. Yam combined with Gorgon fruit to nourish kidney and astringent essence

　　Gorgon fruit has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing and strengthening the body, strengthening the kidneys and astringent essence, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Combining yam and Gorgon fruit can have very good dietary effects of tonifying the kidneys and astringent essence, stopping diarrhea, and strengthening the body.

　　It turns out that there are so many ways to make yam. Traditional Chinese medicine says that yam has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing blood. In our daily life, eating more yam is very beneficial to the body.