After 28 weeks of pregnancy, most pregnant women usually experience swelling. As the weeks go by, the swelling becomes more noticeable. At this time, pregnant women need to pay more attention to their diet. Doctors recommend drinking "Yiren Red Bean Lotus Soup", which is very helpful for reducing late pregnancy edema.
【Recipe Name】
Yiren Red Bean Lotus Soup
【Ingredients】
Red beans, Yiren (Coix seed), lotus seeds
【Preparation Method】
1. Wash the red beans and soak in warm water for about 40 minutes, then drain. Wash the Yiren and lotus seeds.
2. Put the ingredients from step 1 into a pot with boiling water. Cover the pot and cook on high heat until the whistle sounds. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for about 18 minutes. Turn off the heat and wait for the safety valve to drop and release the pressure. Then open the pot, add rock sugar, and continue to cook on low heat for 1 minute until the sugar melts.
【Nutritional Value】
Red beans: Clear the mind, nourish the spleen and kidneys. Rich in dietary fiber, red beans have the benefits of promoting bowel movements, lowering blood pressure and lipid levels, regulating blood sugar, detoxification and anti-cancer effects, preventing kidney stones, and promoting weight loss.
Yiren (Coix seed): Rich in protein, it can break down enzymes, soften the skin, make it smooth, reduce wrinkles, eliminate pigmentation, and make the skin fair.
Lotus seeds: Strengthen the spleen, stop diarrhea, nourish the heart, and calm the mind. It is used to treat excessive dreaming, insomnia, forgetfulness, restlessness, thirst, back pain, weak feet, dull hearing and vision. The core of the lotus seed is extremely bitter, but it has a significant cardiotonic effect, can dilate peripheral blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. The lotus core also has excellent heat-clearing effects, can treat mouth ulcers, and helps with sleep.
【Red Beans for Treating Late Pregnancy Edema】
Red beans can be considered a good friend for women, as they have a great promoting effect on women's health. Red beans are rich in iron, which can make women's complexion look healthier. Eating more red beans can also supplement blood, promote blood circulation, and enhance immunity. For new mothers, eating more red beans can also promote milk secretion.
Red beans have the effects of clearing the mind, nourishing the spleen and kidneys. When combined with lotus seeds and lilies, they can tonify the essence and qi, stop bleeding, strengthen the muscles and bones, treat lung dryness, and dry cough. It can also improve the vitality of the internal organs and enhance physical strength. Taking care of your health is also an important part of skincare. Only by adjusting externally and nourishing internally can a woman have a radiant appearance.
Red beans can also help with beauty. Don't think that beauty is only related to luxury products. There are cost-effective beauty methods everywhere, and you need to carefully discover them. Red beans, also known as "adzuki beans," are very helpful for reducing edema during late pregnancy, according to traditional medicine.
