Purple greens

There are many kinds of green vegetables, and their colors are different. Some are yellow, some are green, some are red, some are purple, etc. The most common purple vegetable is amaranth. The soup made from it is also purple. It is very nutritious and has a good promoting effect on the stomach and intestines. Moreover, everyone should also understand that dark-colored green vegetables are also very good for replenishing blood and can promote the body's hematopoietic function.

Amaranth

In some places, it is also pronounced as "苋(汗)菜"

The soup is purple-red.

Amaranth

Other names: red amaranth, sunflower, winter amaranth, wild goose red, red amaranth, amaranth, human amaranth, red human amaranth, wild goose red, old boy, ten kinds of brocade, old and young, three-color amaranth, green fragrant amaranth, old and changing, autumn red

Introduction: Amaranth itself is soft and smooth with a strong flavor. It tastes sweet and fragrant, and has the effect of moistening the intestines and clearing away heat. Amaranth is rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body. It can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity and prevent muscle spasms. It is also rich in iron and vitamin K, which has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content and improving oxygen carrying capacity, and promoting hematopoiesis.

The effects and functions of amaranth:

Clears away heat and fire, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, promotes bowel movements, improves immunity, and balances nutrition

Amaranth cooking techniques

1. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, sautéing, mixing, making soup, cooking noodles and making stuffing. But the cooking time should not be too long;

2. When frying amaranth, a lot of water may come out, so you don’t need to add water during the frying process;

3. If you want a strong garlic aroma, add minced garlic before serving, so that the aroma will be the strongest.

Amaranth is suitable for the body

People with yang deficiency constitution should avoid eating it or eat less; those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should avoid eating it.