Steamed yam with honey can actually treat these diseases

The nutritional value of yam is extremely high. Proper consumption can supplement the protein, amino acids, vitamins, etc. needed by the human body, and has the effect of enhancing immune function and delaying aging. There are many ways to eat yam in life, among which steamed yam with honey is a common one. It is sweet and sticky, tastes very good, and can nourish the body and treat diseases.

1. Preparation method of steamed yam with honey

1. Wash and peel the yam, steam it, and mash it on a chopping board; soak the red dates in boiling water until soft, and remove the core; wash the cucumber, cut it into strips, and then chop it into fine pieces.

2. Place the red dates at the bottom of the bowl, then put the yam, melon strips and sugar in another bowl, mix well, pour on the red dates, steam for 6 minutes, and turn it over on a plate.

2. Nutritional Analysis

1. Yam: Yam contains saponins, mucus, bile alkaloids, starch, sugars, proteins, amino acids, vitamin C and other nutrients as well as a variety of trace elements. The content is relatively rich and it has a nourishing effect. It is an excellent food supplement for recovery after illness. Yam can promote the proliferation of the body's T lymphocytes, enhance immune function, and delay cell aging. Regular consumption of yam can prolong life. The mucopolysaccharides in yam combine with minerals to form bone, giving the cartilage a certain elasticity. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, relatively low in calories and almost fat-free, so it has a good effect on weight loss and bodybuilding. The mucin contained in yam can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system and prevent arteriosclerosis. Eating yam can also increase the body's T lymphocytes, enhance immune function, and delay cell aging.

2. Cucumber: Cucumber is the most commonly eaten vegetable among the people. It is crisp, tender, fragrant, delicious and nutritious. It contains a variety of vitamins, making it an excellent product for skin care and beauty. It can effectively fight skin aging, reduce the formation of wrinkles, and prevent and treat cheilitis and angular cheilitis. Because it also contains trace elements such as chromium, it has the effect of lowering blood sugar. The bitter substance at the tail of the cucumber also has anti-cancer effects, and has the effects of clearing heat, quenching thirst, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.

3. Dates (dried): Dates contain vitamins A, C, E, P, biotin, carotene, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and other minerals, folic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin, etc. It can improve human immunity, prevent and treat osteoporosis and anemia, soften blood vessels, and calm the mind. Eating dates can have a good therapeutic effect on osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly people, calcium deficiency in adolescents during the peak growth and development period, and anemia and iron deficiency in women. Dates also have a good tonic effect on people who are weak after illness. Red dates are suitable for people with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis, and can also reduce the damage to the liver caused by other drugs. Red dates contain cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which can dilate blood vessels, enhance myocardial contractility, improve myocardial nutrition, and have certain benefits in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.