What are the effects of stewing chicken with yam?

Stewed yam with chicken is a home-cooked dish made from fresh yam and fresh chicken. It is not only delicious, but also has high nutritional value. Regular consumption of stewed yam with chicken can nourish and beautify the human body, protect the liver, nourish the kidneys, etc. It can effectively improve diseases such as lung cough and has a good effect on regulating human diseases.

The efficacy of yam stewed chicken

Chicken soup stewed with yam can not only beautify the skin, but also has the effects of strengthening the spleen, thickening the stomach and intestines, nourishing the lungs, benefiting the kidneys, replenishing the deficiency, and eliminating evil. It is suitable for treating spleen deficiency diarrhea, chronic dysentery, consumptive cough, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, frequent urination, etc. But don't eat too much, as it can trigger old illnesses.

Nutritional analysis of yam :

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion : Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. It is a medicinal and food product that can nourish the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. It is commonly used in clinical practice to treat symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, poor appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea;

2. Nourishing the kidneys and improving the essence : Yam contains a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body, nourish the kidneys and improve the essence. It can be taken for kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, excessive vaginal discharge, frequent urination, etc.

3. Benefit the lungs and relieve cough : Yam contains saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects, so it can benefit the lung qi, nourish the lung yin, and treat lung deficiency, phlegm, cough and long-term cough;

4. Lowering blood sugar : Yam contains mucus protein, which can lower blood sugar and is a good food therapy for diabetics.

5. Longevity : Yam contains a large amount of mucus protein, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids in the blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of improving the mind, calming the nerves and prolonging life.

Method 1

1. Peel the yam, wash it, and cut it into pieces; peel the carrot, rinse it, and cut it into pieces;

Chop the chicken feet into pieces, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and rinse.

2. Put the chicken and carrots into the pot first, add water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

3. Add yam and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

4. Add salt to taste.

Method 2

1. After slaughtering the chicken, clean the abdominal cavity and chop it into small pieces. Wash the green onion and ginger, slice the ginger, and tie the green onion into green onion knots.

2. Put the chopped chicken into the pot, add enough cold water, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, add a tablespoon of cooking wine, add ginger slices and scallion knots,

3. After boiling, turn to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

4. Peel the yam and cut it into small pieces, add it to the pot, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, rinse the wolfberry with clean water, open the lid and add it, continue to simmer for 10 minutes, open the lid and add salt to taste.