Cool down and prevent cancer! Asparagus promotes the production of body fluids and regulates immunity

In the hot summer, eating asparagus is the best choice. It can not only clear away heat and quench thirst, but also has anti-cancer effects. Chinese medicine practitioners point out that asparagus is low in calories and high in protein. It mainly contains flavonoids and contains more beta-carotene than spinach. It is also rich in iron, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid. It is not only a good antioxidant food, but also a holy product for cancer prevention.

Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Mingzhu pointed out that asparagus was already widely consumed by Europeans more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans regarded it as a tonic food, and Germans still believe that it has the effect of treating high blood pressure and acting as a diuretic. Although Western medicine does not consider asparagus as a medicine, it acknowledges that it is rich in vitamins and minerals that help the human body maintain health.

Graminoids is high in protein

In traditional Chinese medicine, asparagus is called "dragon beard vegetable". Like lily, it is a plant of the Liliaceae family. It is cold in nature, non-toxic, beneficial to the spleen, lungs and stomach, and can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, nourish yin, and quench thirst. It is especially recommended for patients after chemotherapy and radiotherapy who suffer from nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing. Eating some asparagus soup or homemade asparagus juice can improve the condition.

Basically, asparagus is very effective in inhibiting tumors and is suitable for gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and liver cancer. In addition, asparagus is high in protein and contains 9 essential amino acids, among which asparagus plays an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen in the body. Therefore, asparagus has a good effect in eliminating fatigue.

Cancer-preventing fruits and vegetables must be cooked before consumption

Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Mingzhu emphasized that asparagus is rich in tissue protein, which can normalize cell growth, reduce the chance of cancer differentiation and proliferation, and defend against the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on cancer cells. However, it must be cooked when eaten and cannot be eaten raw, and fresh asparagus cannot be stored for more than 5 days.

Asparagus is soft and tender in appearance and tastes crispy, sweet and delicious. In particular, asparagus contains xylose oligosaccharides, which have the same effect as fiber and can aid bowel movements. It does not easily retain carcinogens in the intestines and can also allow beneficial bacteria to proliferate, creating a good intestinal environment, making it a very good anti-cancer food. However, people are reminded that the purine content in the tip of asparagus is higher, so it should be avoided during gout attacks. Patients with high uric acid levels should also limit their consumption.

1. Light Meal: Asparagus Soup

Ingredients: 6 asparagus, chicken broth, 2 eggs, 10 ml milk, a few slices of bacon and garlic.

practice:

1. Heat the butter in a pan and fry the bacon and garlic slices until the aroma gradually comes out.

2. Add onion and stir-fry quickly. Peel and cut asparagus into sections and add in immediately.

3. Finally, add the chicken soup, milk, fresh cream and batter into the pot one by one, stirring with a whisk while cooking.

4. Pour all the evenly mixed products into a juicer and beat them into a finer paste. The batter is made by mixing butter and flour in a 1:1 ratio.

Effect: Suitable for those who have side effects from radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and can gradually improve symptoms.

2. Asparagus Hand Roll

Ingredients: 3 asparagus spears, 3 peeled grass shrimps, 1 sheet of seaweed, and a little salad dressing.

practice:

1.Blanche asparagus, grass shrimp and other ingredients and set aside.

2.Put it in seaweed, roll it up, and drizzle a little salad dressing on it to make a delicious and refreshing hand roll.

Effect: Very suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia and hypertension.

[Tips for buying asparagus]:

There are green and white asparagus on the market. No matter which type of asparagus you buy, you should choose those with an upright shape, bright skin that is not shrunken, and that are tender, thick and "fresh". If you cannot eat it immediately after purchase, you should wrap it in newspaper and place it in the refrigerator. Basically, the important ingredients of asparagus are all in the tip young shoots, so you should keep more of the tips when stir-frying or cooking. It is best to use a stainless steel pot and cook over low heat to prevent the loss of nutrients in the asparagus.

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