Congee is a common food in our daily life. It is not only suitable for all ages, but also nutritious. Eating porridge to nourish the stomach is a good way for people with stomach disease. After the porridge is cooked, there is a layer of fine, thick and cream like substance floating on it, which is called "rice oil" in traditional Chinese medicine, commonly known as porridge oil. It has a strong tonic effect and can be compared with Shentang. It has the functions of Tonifying Qi, spleen and stomach, kidney essence, longevity and beauty.
What are the benefits of regular porridge
1. Easy to digest. When the temperature of white rice is over 60 ℃, it will produce gelatinization. The soft cooked porridge will melt at the entrance. It is very easy to digest after eating, and it is very suitable for people with gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Increase appetite and physical strength. When sick, appetite is poor. Clear porridge with some bright colors and appetizers can not only promote appetite, but also supplement physical strength for weak patients.
3. Prevent constipation. Porridge contains a lot of water. You should drink more porridge on weekdays. It can not only stop hunger, but also replenish water for your body and effectively prevent constipation.
4. Prevent colds. When it's cold, get up early in the morning and drink a bowl of hot porridge, which can help keep warm, increase the body's ability to resist cold, and prevent cold.
5. Prevent dry throat. For people with throat discomfort and speech pain, warm congee juice can moisten the throat and effectively relieve the discomfort.
6. Nourish the stomach and intestines. The patients with weak gastric function or ulcer should eat less and eat more, chew carefully and swallow slowly on weekdays, which is very suitable for drinking porridge to nourish the intestines and stomach.
7. Prolong life. Porridge can prolong one's life. Grains and grains can be boiled into porridge, which is rich in nutrients and dietary fiber. For the elderly or patients with loose teeth, more porridge can prevent minor diseases, and it is the best health care and regimen.