Millet is a type of coarse grain with high nutritional value, making it very suitable for weak elderly people.
Millet contains rich vitamins and other trace minerals. According to relevant data, beta-carotene, which is rarely found in general grains, is found in 0.12 milligrams per 100 grams of millet, and its vitamin B1 content ranks first among all grains. In addition, its content of methionine, lysine, and tryptophan is higher than that of general grains, while the carbohydrate content is slightly lower than that of rice, making it more suitable for digestion and absorption by the elderly, especially for preventing constipation in the elderly. Therefore, regularly consuming millet can control weight, lose weight, lower blood sugar and blood lipids. Here are several ways to consume millet:
Millet and jujube porridge can nourish the spleen, moisten dryness, and calm the mind. For those who have poor appetite, restless sleep, and dry stools, cook 100 grams of millet into porridge, and when the porridge is almost cooked, add 15 grams of powdered jujube kernels and 40 grams of honey, stir and boil. Take it twice a day, warm with honey.
Millet, red dates, and Chinese yam porridge When elderly people cook porridge, they can mix millet and glutinous rice together and add some red dates or Chinese yam. Red dates have the functions of invigorating the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and nourishing the body, while Chinese yam can stimulate small intestine movement and promote emptying of intestinal contents. The combination of the two can promote gastrointestinal digestion and prevent constipation while nourishing. Generally, this porridge is more suitable for elderly people with poor appetite and weak spleen and stomach.
Two-grain rice steam millet and rice together to make dry rice. This way, the nutrition of millet and rice can be combined, which is beneficial for the comprehensive absorption of nutrients by the elderly.
In addition, millet can be ground into flour and mixed with wheat flour or corn flour to make noodles or pastries. Its nutritional value is much higher than that of wheat flour and is more suitable for the elderly to consume.
