Hyacinth bean, radish, and pineapple porridge for strengthening the spleen and stomach and treating common ailments

Walnut porridge

Brain health and intelligence enhancement, good for blood vessels

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can improve brain function and protect blood vessel health. Walnuts also contain abundant B vitamins, vitamin E, and dietary fiber, which can aid in weight loss.

Material

50 grams of walnuts, 40 grams of rice

seasoning

Appropriate amount of white sugar

practice

1. Soak walnuts in warm water and break them into pieces; rinse rice thoroughly.

2. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add rice and walnut pieces and bring to a boil again. Simmer over low heat until the porridge thickens. Add sugar and stir well.

Cooking Tips

After adding the sugar, use low heat. High heat will make the sugar difficult to melt and will easily burn.

Leek porridge

Relieves constipation and helps with weight loss

Leeks contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, protein, dietary fiber, carotene, etc., which can promote intestinal peristalsis, keep bowel movements regular, and help the body excrete fat.

Material

20 grams of chives, 40 grams of rice

seasoning

Salt as needed

practice

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it for 30 minutes; clean and wash the chives and cut them into small sections.

2. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then add rice and salt and cook together.

3. After boiling, reduce to a simmer and stir constantly for about 30 minutes, then add the chopped chives.

Cooking Tips

Add the rice only after the water has boiled, and carefully control the amount of water added to allow for proper flavor absorption.

Longan and lotus seed porridge

Eliminate accumulated fat

This porridge is low in sodium and cholesterol, and high in potassium and vitamin C. Potassium can promote metabolism and help eliminate fat accumulated due to improper diet, while vitamin C can beautify the skin.

Material

40g glutinous rice, 20g dried longan pulp, 5 lotus seeds (with cores removed)

seasoning

Rock sugar (appropriate amount)

practice

1. Wash the lotus seeds; wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 4 hours.

2. Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil. Add lotus seeds and glutinous rice, simmer for 40 minutes, add dried longan pulp and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar.

Cooking Tips

Lotus seeds should not be eaten raw, as they can easily affect the function of the spleen and stomach.

Pumpkin and purple rice porridge

Rich in dietary fiber

Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote digestion. It also contains unsaturated fatty acids, providing a strong feeling of fullness and aiding bowel movements. Most importantly, pumpkin is very low in calories, protein, and fat. Purple rice is cholesterol-free, low in sodium, and low in saturated fatty acids. Combining these two makes for an excellent choice for weight loss.

Material

100g pumpkin, 40g purple rice, 4 red dates

seasoning

Appropriate amount of white sugar

practice

1. Wash the pumpkin, peel and remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces; wash the red dates and remove the pits; rinse the purple rice and soak it for 2 hours.

2. Place a pot on the stove, pour in an appropriate amount of water, add purple rice, pumpkin chunks, and red dates, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and continue simmering. Add an appropriate amount of white sugar and cook until the porridge thickens.

Cooking Tips

After cutting the pumpkin open, it's best to use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp from any uneaten parts, then wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate them.

lentil and rice porridge

Strengthens the spleen and stomach, eliminates dampness and stops diarrhea

White hyacinth beans are rich in dietary fiber, protein, minerals, and various vitamins, and have effects such as weight loss, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and removing dampness and stopping diarrhea; rice also has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach. When cooked together into porridge, they can help with weight loss and regulate the spleen and stomach.

Material

50 grams of white hyacinth beans, 40 grams of rice

seasoning

Appropriate amount of white sugar

practice

1. Soak white kidney beans in warm water overnight; rinse rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.

2. Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add rice and white lentils to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice is soft and the porridge is thick. Finally, add white sugar and stir well.

Radish and rice porridge

Promotes intestinal peristalsis, low in calories

Green radishes can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, and help eliminate body fat. They are also very low in calories and have a strong satiating effect. This porridge, cooked with rice, is very suitable for consumption during weight loss.

Material

40g rice, 50g green radish, 20g cilantro

seasoning

A pinch of salt

practice

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes; peel and wash the green radish, then shred it; wash the cilantro and chop it.

2. Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil. Add rice and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until it becomes porridge.

3. Add shredded green radish to the porridge and cook until soft. Season with salt, turn off the heat, serve, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Cooking Tips

Rice should not be washed excessively to avoid the loss of vitamins and minerals from the bran and husk, resulting in nutrient loss.