A professor in the laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences brought me a bag of wheat germ. I’m a Southerner, and I’ve never seen this before, but I’m a dietitian. As long as I understand the high nutritional value of this food, then I have to find a way to eat it in my mouth and let it absorb nutrients.

　　Wheat germ, I think many people haven’t eaten it, and I don’t know what its nutritional value is. Bear seedling nutritionist to introduce: Wheat is one of the main food sources of people in my country, which is mainly composed of endosperm, germ and bran.

　　Wheat germ is the essence of wheat grain and the embryo of life. Although it only accounts for 1.5%-2% of wheat grain, it contains a high concentration of various nutrients that sustain life and exercise. "Natural Nutrition Treasury", "Anti-Aging Food", "Eatable Anti-Fatigue Sports Food" and "Nutrition and Weight Loss Food".

　　As people''s living standards improve, people eat more and more finely, and the essence of wheat is removed during the processing; all that is left is that there is almost no wheat flavor and nutrition Starch causes most people to be undernourished, sub-health is prevalent, many men and women in the city have insufficient sexual motivation, eggs and sperm motility is too poor, and the normal physiology of pregnancy and childbirth becomes extremely difficult.

　　The function of wheat germ:

　　"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that wheat germ can treat heart palpitations, insomnia, nourish the heart and calm the mind, nourish the liver, and diarrhea, Reduce blood pressure and improve stomach. Modern research shows that it can have special functions in the following aspects.

　　 1. An important source of high-quality protein.

　　Wheat germ powder can replace skimmed milk powder and egg protein components. It is widely used in bread, biscuits, cakes, and can produce special clear fragrance. It is an ideal supplement for middle-aged and elderly people, children, pregnant women, and frail people.

　　 2. Skin care and beauty.

　　Full-value vitamin E in wheat germ (all four types of αβγδ) can not be ignored in skin care and beauty, synergy with vitamin C, reduce skin infections, moisturize the collagen fibers in the skin And elastic fiber, improve the maintenance of skin elasticity and promote blood circulation in the skin. Makes the skin look more delicate and elastic.

　　 3. Anti-oxidation, delay aging.

　　 Glutathione in wheat germ can catalyze the reduction of organic peroxides, its antioxidant capacity is 500 times stronger than vitamin E, is an effective functional factor to delay aging.

　　 4. Clear cholesterol to prevent cerebrovascular diseases.

　　Linolenic acid in wheat germ is known as the "vascular scavenger", keeping the blood vessels "young". The crude fiber and choline in wheat germ are also beneficial to the removal of cholesterol in the body, which is of great benefit in preventing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

　　 5. Anti-tumor effect.

　　The wheat lectin contained in the wheat germ has a variety of biological effects such as antimicrobial and anti-mutagenesis. It reacts with adipocytes and has an insulin-like effect. It can stimulate glucose oxidase to lower blood sugar levels and can induce Macrophages lyse tumor cells. Vitamin E has the effect of detoxifying heavy metals (such as cadmium, lead, etc.) and inhibiting the nitrite reaction, so that it has a certain preventive effect on various tumors.

　　 6. Anti-fatigue, increase the body''s immune function.

　　Octacosanol in wheat germ is a world-recognized anti-fatigue functional substance with good biodegradability, enhanced endurance, energy and physical strength, and improved reaction sensitivity and stress ability. Wheat germ lectin can affect the physiological shape and function of intestinal and digestive cells, and enhance the immune activity of immune cells.

　　7. Integrate detoxification and protect the liver.

　　Vitamin E helps the liver to detoxify preservatives, whitening agents, residual pesticides, fertilizers, industrial toxins, etc. in food. Glutathione is easily associated with iodoacetic acid, mustard gas, carbon monoxide, organic Heavy metal salts such as solvents, lead, mercury, and arsenic complex to participate in biotransformation, thereby transforming toxic substances into harmless substances and removing them from the body.

　　 8. Protect the brain and increase memory.

　　The rich choline in wheat germ enters cerebral blood vessels through blood circulation and combines with acetic acid to form acetylcholine. The higher the content of acetylcholine in the brain, the faster the information transmission and the stronger the memory. Glutathione can effectively improve the vitality of brain cells and promote the development of infants and young children.

　　Eating method of wheat germ:

　　1 When cooking soybean milk and milk, add a small amount of wheat germ when it is mature, stir it a little and serve.

　　2 When cooking porridge, cook until ripe, sprinkle a little wheat germ, stir well, and serve.

　　3 Make various pasta: such as pancakes, buns, bread, noodles, add 3-7% wheat germ equivalent to the total flour, knead two or three more times to make the wheat germ and flour fully bonded, and then operate according to the conventional method That''s it.

　　Part 27: What tea is effective for weight loss

　　The temperature is getting higher and higher, the south has been hot for a few times a day, and the north is spring clothes that have not been opened, just I took off my down jacket and put on my shirt. It seems that summer is coming, and netizens are all inquiring about how to lose weight. Today, let''s talk about what kind of tea can reduce weight.

　　Oolong tea

　　The principle of weight loss: Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea that contains almost no vitamin C, but is rich in minerals such as iron and calcium, and contains ingredients that promote digestive enzymes and break down fat. It can stimulate the activity of pancreatic lipolytic enzymes, reduce the absorption of sugar and fatty foods, promote fat burning, and especially reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat. If you add some ginger to the oolong tea, the effect of losing weight and removing fat is more obvious, and it can also improve the body''s immunity.

　　Suitable for the crowd: people who have abdominal fat accumulation due to excessive greasy diet.

　　Drinking method and precautions: It is best to stick to drinking oolong tea to lose weight. It is not to say that occasional drinking can play a role in weight loss. Oolong tea is warm, it is best not to drink cold. If someone feels uncomfortable after drinking tea, such as a stomachache or difficulty falling asleep, they should still reduce the amount or stop. In addition, oolong tea is not appropriate to drink immediately after a meal, it is more appropriate to stay around an hour. Generally, the concentration of caffeine in strong tea is as high as 10%, which will increase the urine volume and the number and frequency of heartbeats of pregnant women, as well as increase the heart and kidney load of pregnant women, so it is better for pregnant women to drink less tea.

　　 lotus leaf tea, cool and defeat fire, eliminate fat and intestine, many people know to drink lotus leaf tea to lose weight. The flowers, leaves, and fruits of the lotus all have the function of "lightening body and turning oil" in the records of the book of traditional Chinese medicine, which can not only remove oil from the body, but also improve complexion. As early as the Ming Dynasty, "Compendium of Materia Medica" had " "Lotus leaves yang and loses fat". After drinking for a period of time, it will naturally become unfavorable to eat greasy foods, which is most suitable for people who consume too much oil.

　　 Suitable for people: people with high diet structure and high intake of fat.

　　 Drinking methods and precautions: Dry lotus leaves are sold in general large shopping malls or pharmacies. The price is 4-7 yuan per kilogram. When drinking lotus leaf tea, the following issues should be noted: first, it must be strong tea; second, it is multiple times a day, 4-6 times is the most suitable; third, it is best to drink on an empty stomach.

　　 Lotus leaf oolong tea

　　Take 10 grams of dried lotus leaf, 5-10 grams of oolong tea or green tea leaf, soak in water for tea, and drink once before and after three meals. Drink one month for a course of treatment. The fat-reducing effect is good.