Suitable population for Edamame
1. The elderly
Edamame is sweet and smooth in nature, which has the functions of invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, moistening dryness and detoxification. It is rich in nutrients, including protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and other nutrients. Because it has the therapeutic effect of Invigorating Qi and spleen, it is very suitable for the elderly with weak spleen and stomach.
Method: wash the Edamame and put it into the pot, add some salt and water, then boil it. At the same time, we can add some traditional Chinese medicine, such as Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Pseudostellariae and so on, to enhance the curative effect. One of these drugs is optional. The general dosage is 6-9g.
2. Children
Children over the age of three can eat Edamame. Moreover, lecithin in the soybean is one of the indispensable nutrients for brain development, which helps to improve the memory and intelligence level of the brain. The iron in Edamame is easy to absorb and can be used as one of the foods for children to supplement iron. Appropriate consumption of baby can prevent zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. However, the baby must have parents at the same time to supervise when eating Edamame, in order to prevent the child from being stuck in the throat by Edamame.
Tips: fresh beans contain toxic phytochemicals such as saponins, saponins, trypsin grafts and coagulants. If these phytochemicals are not completely destroyed in cooking, the human body will destroy red blood cells and hematopoietic function after ingestion. Therefore, parents in the processing of these three types of beans, we must use the method of boiling, easy to thoroughly process food from inside to outside. And the food processed by the method of frying, although it is cooked outside, there will be some remaining immature parts inside.
3. Women
Edamame contains a small amount of functional component flavonoids, especially soybean isoflavones, known as natural phytoestrogens, which have estrogen effect in human body, can improve women's menopause discomfort and prevent osteoporosis.
4. Obese people
Edamame has the effect of nourishing skin, improving appetite and general fatigue. Edamame is rich and balanced in nutrition, contains beneficial active ingredients, and is often eaten, which plays a significant role in keeping a slim figure for women; it has the role of prevention and auxiliary treatment for obesity, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and other diseases.
5. Constipation
Edamame is rich in food fiber, which can improve constipation, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.
6. Summer sleepers
In summer, the human body is prone to perspiration, which will take away part of potassium as sweat flows out. Potassium is an indispensable mineral element in human body, which is related to the loss of potassium in summer. And the soybean is rich in potassium. It's a good way to eat more soybean in summer, such as salted soybean and stewed vegetable. It can not only relieve fatigue, but also appetizer and supplement physical strength.