Strange-tasting Foods for Women's Health (Part 1)
When it comes to choosing food, women sometimes rely on their sense of smell. Foods with "strange" tastes like durian and Chinese toon might make a few people salivate, but for most, they are "unbearable" smells... Little do they know that many strange-tasting foods around us can actually benefit women's health.
Durian can alleviate menstrual pain:
Durian has a strong smell, and saying it has a "foul odor" is not an exaggeration. However, in Thailand, due to its high nutritional value, durian is often used as a supplement for patients and postpartum women to nourish their bodies.
Durian is warming and can promote blood circulation and relieve menstrual pain. It is particularly suitable for women who suffer from menstrual cramps. It can also improve symptoms of coldness in the abdomen and promote body temperature, making it an ideal supplement for those with a cold constitution. In addition, boiling soup with durian rind and pork bones is a traditional folk remedy.
Although durian has many benefits, it should not be eaten in excess, as it can easily cause excessive heat in the body and incomplete absorption by the digestive system, leading to "heatiness".
While eating durian, it is advisable to drink some diluted saltwater or consume fruits with high water content, such as pears and watermelons, to balance and eliminate excessive heat. The best companion for durian is the "queen of fruits" known as mangosteen, as it can counteract the heatiness of the "king of fruits" and protect the body from harm.
Garlic for shiny hair:
Many women worry that eating garlic will cause bad breath, but in fact, it is a "guardian of health" for women.
Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that regions where garlic is produced and populations that consume garlic regularly have significantly lower rates of cancer. Professor Li Huiming suggests that eating half a bulb of raw garlic every day can inhibit the development of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other cancers.
Modern medical research has proven that allicin in garlic has strong antibacterial properties and is effective against pathogenic microorganisms such as Trichomonas vaginalis and amoebic parasites. Eating a bulb of raw garlic every day can effectively prevent and treat vaginal inflammation.
Dr. Uzung, a gastroenterologist from Turkey, states that eating garlic regularly not only has anticancer and antithrombotic effects but also keeps the hair black and shiny. Massaging the scalp with garlic juice can reduce hair loss and even turn white hair black.
