In summer, the first thing that comes to your mind is cucumber. But I have to tell my friends that it’s time to eat amaranth, which is called “longevity vegetable” by the people. Amaranth: eat it in summer, it’s good for your health. In an ancient Chinese character book, “Yu Shu”, which was arranged according to the shape of Chinese characters, there is a record of “amaranth”, which is pronounced as “sweat”, so some people call it Amaranth is also known as “sweat”, which means that it is a dish eaten in summer when sweating. Amaranth is rich in iron, calcium and protein, and it has the effect of detoxification, blood circulation, antibacterial and diarrhea, anti-inflammatory, swelling and urination. Amaranth has always been regarded as a good vegetable for blood, so it has the name of “longevity vegetable”. It is better to eat it in summer than any tonic, why? 1, amaranth like warm, more heat-resistant, is the seasonal vegetables in summer. 2, from the point of view of Chinese medicine, amaranth is sweet and cool, and it belongs to the large intestine and small intestine meridian. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, removing dampness and stopping dysentery, and facilitating diarrhea. It is good to eat some cool food in hot summer days. 3. From the nutritional point of view, amaranth is rich in many vitamins and minerals that are needed by human body and easily absorbed, which can effectively replenish many nutrients lost in summer due to sweating. Amaranth is a natural calcium tablet for children. Amaranth leaves are rich in calcium that can be easily absorbed by the body. After children eat it, it can promote the growth of teeth and bones and help development. Amaranth can also help to heal wounds if you have broken bones. 2. Amaranth is rich in dietary fiber, which can help digestion by promoting bowel movement. It can also help to eliminate toxins from the body and prevent constipation. Amaranth is also a good choice for people who want to lose weight. 3. Promote blood clotting Amaranth is not only suitable for children and young people, but also a very good choice for middle-aged and elderly people to maintain their health. Amaranth is rich in calcium, iron and vitamin K, which can promote blood clotting and hematopoiesis, as well as maintain normal heart muscle activity and prevent intramuscular spasms. It is an excellent choice for middle-aged and elderly people and patients with anemia as an aid to health. 4. Clearing heat and detoxification The summer heat makes it easy to get on fire and increase body heat, while eating amaranth can clear heat and detoxification, which can effectively help antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and swelling. It is suitable for acute gastroenteritis and can also assist in the treatment of bacterial dysentery. In addition, patients with tonsillitis, sore throat, cervical cancer and intestinal cancer can also be treated by consuming amaranth as an aid. Amaranth with garlic: clears heat and promotes digestion Amaranth is cold, so people with a cold spleen and stomach and diarrhea should eat less of it, but eating it together with garlic, which is warm, can neutralize the coldness of amaranth. Also, the garlic flavor has an appetite stimulating effect. Here are some recommended ways to eat: 1. Garlic amaranth Ingredients: 400 grams of vegetables, 2 cloves of garlic, cooking oil, salt, a little chicken essence Steps: (1) remove the older part of the amaranth root, clean the amaranth and set aside; (2) pat the garlic and chop it, or cut it directly into garlic slices; (3) put the cooking oil in a pot, add garlic when it is hot, stir-fry, then add the amaranth and stir-fry over high heat until the amaranth changes color; (4) add salt and chicken essence to taste. Add salt and chicken seasoning, stir-fry evenly, then turn off the heat and serve. 2. Amaranth with cold sauce Ingredients: 200g of amaranth, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 small onions, sesame seeds, a spoonful of sesame oil, red oil, soy sauce, salt and a little chicken essence. Steps: (1) Add half a pot of water, bring it to a boil, add the amaranth and blanch it for a few minutes; (2) Take out the amaranth and cool it in cool boiling water; (3) Pat and chop the garlic and chop the small onion; (4) Mix a tablespoon of sesame oil, red oil, soy sauce, salt and chicken seasoning, add the garlic and the chopped onion into it and mix to make a sauce; (5) Drain the amaranth, add the sauce and mix well, sprinkle a few sesame seeds on it. 3.Egg amaranth soup Ingredients: 500g amaranth, 100g puffed egg, 1-2 cloves of garlic, 5g ginger, salt and chicken seasoning. Steps: (1) wash amaranth, put it in hot water, blanch it and drain the water; (2) put a little cooking oil in the pot, add the sliced garlic and ginger to the pot and stir-fry until the fragrance comes out; (3) put the cut up egg in the pot and stir-fry a few times; (4) add the right amount of water to the pot, bring it to a boil and add the blanched amaranth, cover the pot and cook for 6-8 minutes; (5) after the amaranth is soft, add a little salt and chicken seasoning to taste. It’s summer, eat amaranth! Eat it with garlic, it clears heat and detoxifies the body, replenishes blood and calcium, so don’t eat it now and tell the people who cook it at home now.