During menopause, women are prone to emotional instability and physical abnormalities. At this time, dietary regulation is needed. So what should women eat during menopause? Let's take a look at Lily and Rehmannia Congee.
[Name]
Lily and Rehmannia Congee
[Ingredients]
60g lily, 30g fresh rehmannia, 2 egg yolks, some white sugar.
[Instructions]
1. Wash and chop the rehmannia, boil it in water for 30 minutes, remove impurities, add mashed lily, and cook until it becomes a paste.
2. Add mashed egg yolks and stir well, then boil it and add white sugar.
[Benefits]
Lily and Rehmannia Congee is suitable for women with menstrual disorders, dizziness, tinnitus, soreness in the waist and knees, and insomnia with frequent dreams. However, it is not suitable for patients with kidney yang deficiency.
[Nutritional Value]
1. Moisturizes the lungs and stops coughing
Fresh lily contains mucilage, which has the effect of moisturizing and clearing heat. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat lung dryness or lung heat coughing.
2. Calms the mind and soothes the nerves
Lily enters the heart meridian and has a slightly cold nature. It can calm the mind, relieve restlessness, and soothe the nerves. It is used for residual heat after febrile disease, confusion of thoughts, depressed mood, and emotional instability.
3. Beauty and skincare
Lily is white and delicate. Fresh lily is rich in mucilage and vitamins, which is beneficial for the metabolism of skin cells. Eating lily regularly has a certain cosmetic effect.
4. Improves sleep
Lily contains lycorine, which has sedative and hypnotic effects. Taking lily soup before bedtime can significantly improve sleep and enhance sleep quality. It has a good therapeutic effect on insomnia with frequent dreams.
