The efficacy and function of red bean and mung bean porridge

Red beans are rich in fiber, glycosides and saponins, which can activate the heart, promote diuresis, laxatives, and promote detoxification. People who are afraid of cold, have low blood pressure and are easily tired can eat red beans to improve their condition. Mixing red beans with white rice to make red bean rice can make up for the lack of protein, vitamin B1 and minerals in white rice. Red beans are alkaline, and cooking them with acidic white rice can also neutralize the acidity. For women during menstruation or after childbirth, eating red beans can increase blood circulation, regulate the body and mind, and promote milk secretion.

When cooking red bean rice, you can use more red beans than white rice. Soak the red beans for 3 to 5 hours, boil them in water, and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat, pour out the red bean water and let it cool. Then mix the red beans with the white rice and use the red bean water instead of water to cook the rice. If you want to season it, you can only add sugar, not salt, otherwise the diuretic effect will be discounted.

During the New Year celebrations, red beans are often used as fillings. For example, rice cakes, rice dumplings, red bean soup, etc.

Red beans are used to make red bean rice, which is especially given to relatives and friends on birthdays, festivals or after childbirth, as the pleasing red color symbolizes happiness. In addition, red beans are also a very healthy food. Because red beans themselves are rich in fiber, glycosides and saponins, they can activate the heart, promote detoxification and help defecation. Red beans also have many functions for women. For example, if breastfeeding women do not have enough milk, adding more red bean soup and red bean-filled foods can not only replenish milk, but also eliminate toxic substances in the body; women during menstruation can promote blood circulation by eating red bean products.

However, most people think that eating red beans will make them fat. In fact, red beans are rich in vitamin B1, which can prevent the accumulation of subcutaneous fat. Not only will you not gain weight easily after eating them, but it is also beneficial to your health. However, do not add salt when cooking red beans, otherwise the diuretic effect will be halved.