The efficacy and nutritional value of red dates

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Nutritional value of red dates

Red dates are sweet and warm in nature, and belong to the spleen and stomach meridians. They have the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind, and alleviating the properties of medicine.

According to modern scientific analysis, red dates are rich in protein, fat, sugar, organic acid, carotene, vitamins, and some minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Every 100 grams of fresh jujube contains 300-600 mg of vitamins, which is about 15 times higher than apples, so it is nicknamed "fresh vitamin pills". The sugar content of fresh jujube meat is 23%, and the sugar content of dried jujube meat is as high as 70%, which is higher than the sugar content of sugar cane and beets, the raw materials for sugar production. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that "eating three jujubes a day will keep you young forever."

Red dates can nourish the liver

Red dates can improve the phagocytic function of the mononuclear phagocyte system in the body, protect the liver and enhance physical strength. Medical experts strongly recommend that women who have caesarean sections should drink liver-nourishing soup before delivery. Drinking liver-nourishing soup can not only eliminate the toxicity of anesthetics and protect the liver, but also relieve pain after surgery.

Preparation of Red Dates Liver-Nourishing Soup: Wash seven red dates, score each with a knife to help the nutrients overflow, then cover with 280cc of boiling water, soak for eight hours, then cover and steam for another hour.

The sugars, fats and proteins contained in red dates are nutrients that protect the liver. They can promote the synthesis of liver proteins, increase the content of serum hemoglobin and albumin, adjust the ratio of albumin to globulin, prevent blood transfusion reactions, and reduce serum alanine aminotransferase levels.

Use 50 grams of red dates and 90 grams of rice to make a thick porridge, which is very beneficial for hepatitis patients to nourish the spleen and protect the liver. Use 30 to 50 grams of red dates, peanuts, and rock sugar, boil the peanuts first, then add red dates and rock sugar to make soup, take it every night before going to bed, 30 days as a course of treatment, it has a certain effect on acute and chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Red dates can replenish qi and nourish blood

Red dates are a good tonic. They are often added to diet and medicine to nourish the body and moisturize the blood. Red dates can increase the oxygen content in the blood and nourish the cells throughout the body. They are a mild tonic. Dr. Andy Sun of the National Taiwan University School of Immunology strongly advocates eating more red dates, astragalus, and wolfberry to improve the body's vitality and enhance immunity.

Red dates can strengthen the spleen and stomach

People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, fatigue and weakness can eat seven red dates a day, or use them together with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala. It can replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite and stop diarrhea. Red dates, ginger and Pinellia ternata can be used together to treat gastritis caused by careless diet, such as bloating, vomiting and other symptoms.

"A healthy spleen means strong skin." When the skin is radiant, the hair has a place to stay. Therefore, eating nutritious red dates regularly can prevent hair loss and help grow shiny black hair.

Red dates can nourish blood and calm the mind

For women suffering from bipolar disorder, crying disorder, restlessness, etc., using red dates, licorice and wheat together (usually called Ganmai Hongzao Soup) can nourish the blood and calm the mind, soothe the liver and relieve depression.

How to make Ganmai Hongzao Soup: 15 red dates, 60 grams of wheat, 30 grams of licorice. Wash the red dates, wheat and licorice, add appropriate amount of water and boil into soup, filter the residue and take the juice. Take 1 dose per day, and take it for 10 consecutive days as a course of treatment. This soup is suitable for treating insomnia.

Red dates can alleviate the medicinal properties

Red dates are often used in prescriptions with strong medicinal properties to reduce the side effects of strong drugs and protect the vital energy. For example, in the "Ten Jujube Soup", red dates are used to alleviate the toxicity of laxatives such as gansui, daji, and wuhua, protecting the spleen and stomach from harm.

Red dates can prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases

Red dates are rich in cyclic adenosine monophosphate, an essential substance for human energy metabolism. It can enhance muscle strength, eliminate fatigue, dilate blood vessels, increase myocardial contractility, improve myocardial nutrition, and have a good effect on preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.

In addition, red dates are also good for the heart. They contain rutin, which is a very beneficial substance for the human body. It can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and is very beneficial for patients with hyperlipidemia and hypertension. There is a folk recipe of "decoction of fresh red dates and fresh celery roots", which has the effect of lowering blood lipids and cholesterol after taking.

Red dates can beautify the skin

Red dates can nourish the skin and improve beauty. There is a saying among the people that "eating three dates a day will keep you young even if you live to be a hundred years old" and "add red dates to your porridge to keep your skin healthy." The vitamin C contained in red dates is a highly active reducing antioxidant substance that participates in the physiological oxygen reduction process in the body, prevents the chronic precipitation of melanin in the body, and can effectively reduce the formation of spots.

Take 50 grams of red dates and 100 grams of polished rice, cook them into porridge, and eat them warm in the morning and evening, which is very beneficial to beauty skin. The reason is that a large amount of vitamin B in red dates can promote subcutaneous blood circulation, make the skin and hair shiny, smooth facial wrinkles, and make the skin more toned.