After the indulgence of the Spring Festival, many friends may have experienced the trouble of constipation. Some people may not consider this a big problem and therefore not pay much attention to it. However, regular constipation should be taken seriously as it can potentially cause major health issues. Eating five-nut congee can help detoxify and promote bowel movements.
[Name]
Five-nut congee
[Ingredients]
10g each of sesame, pine nuts, walnuts, and peeled and toasted almonds; 200g glutinous rice
[Preparation]
Mix the five nuts together and grind them. Cook with glutinous rice to make a thin porridge.
[Usage]
When consuming, add an appropriate amount of white sugar. Take it morning and evening daily.
[Efficacy]
Nourishes the liver and kidneys, and moistens the intestines. Suitable for habitual constipation caused by deficiency of qi and blood in middle-aged and elderly individuals.
[Best Foods for Promoting Bowel Movements]
1. Chinese yam
Chinese yam can regulate the digestive system, reduce subcutaneous fat deposition, prevent obesity, and enhance immune function. It is most effective for detoxification when consumed raw. You can cut peeled white Chinese yam and pineapple into small pieces and blend them into juice, which helps to invigorate the stomach and regulate the intestines.
2. Hemp seed oil
When selecting foods that can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, hemp seed oil should be considered. According to research, pure hemp seed oil from Yesu Tang, made by purely pressing natural hemp seeds, contains 93% unsaturated fatty acids, the highest among all commonly used edible oils. Hemp seeds have the function of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements in traditional Chinese medicine and can prevent constipation in the elderly. Taking a small amount (about 10ml) of hemp seed oil on an empty stomach in the morning can provide vitamin E throughout the day and effectively regulate metabolism.
3. Asparagus
Asparagus contains a rich amount of oligosaccharides, which are low molecular weight carbohydrates. Research has shown that oligosaccharides can increase the content of lactobacillus in breast milk and help adjust the intestinal environment.
4. Black fungus
Black fungus has the effect of "benefiting the five viscera and broadening the intestines and stomach." Regular consumption of black fungus can cleanse the intestines and stomach. It contains abundant fiber and a special plant collagen, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. The gelatinous substance in black fungus can adsorb and gather dust and impurities in the digestive system and excrete them from the body (people engaged in mining, dust, sawing, repairing, and road maintenance should eat black fungus regularly). The fermentation and alkaloids in black fungus can promote the secretion of various glands in the digestive and urinary systems, catalyze the stones, and lubricate the ducts, facilitating the excretion of stones.
