Appetizing Main Dishes - 76 Main Dishes for You to Choose From

Author: Wu Jie / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: II. What to Eat and Avoid
1. Rice
Rice is suitable for the elderly, weak, women, and children. It is particularly beneficial for those with weak spleen and stomach after illness, or those suffering from irritability, thirst, or general weakness. (Mothers postpartum), the elderly, infants and young children with weak digestion, and those recovering from long-term illnesses should eat rice porridge. Avoid long-term consumption of refined rice. People with diabetes should not eat too much.
2. Millet
Millet is a nutritious food suitable for the elderly, patients, and (Mothers postpartum). It is best eaten mixed with soybeans or meat. It is recommended to cook it into porridge (not too thin). It is suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal bloating due to overeating, insomnia, or low-grade fever. People with cold stomachs should not eat too much. Postpartum women should not rely solely on millet as their main food and should eat a balanced diet to promote recovery.
3. Corn
Mixing corn with beans, rice, or flour can greatly enhance its nutritional value. It is suitable for people with vitamin A deficiency, habitual constipation, chronic nephritis edema, memory loss, weak spleen and stomach, insufficient qi and blood, malnutrition, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, obesity, fatty liver, and cancer. When eating corn, make sure to eat the entire germ, as many nutrients are inside. Avoid eating too much at once to prevent stomach discomfort and bloating. Eating corn alone can lead to pellagra, so regions where corn is the staple food should consume more beans.
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