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Everyone has a certain amount of dampness in their body that affects their health, leading to poor spirits, dark complexion, irritability, and other uncomfortable emotions. Today, I will introduce a dietary method that can dispel dampness and promote water drainage, which is red beans and (jiao mi).Red beansJiao mi ( )Porridge.Red beans and jiao mi are both beneficial for health. Jiao mi is sweet and has a mild, warming flavor, and helps to dispel dampness. It is also a beauty food that, when eaten regularly, helps to maintain skin radiance. Red beans are sweet and have a neutral flavor, which can help to dispel dampness and promote digestion. They are also rich in protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins for the human body.The following is a recipe for red bean and jiao mi porridge.Red bean and jiao mi porridge - key information before makingRed bean and jiao mi soaking timeSoak red beans and jiao mi in water for several hours before cooking. Red beans and jiao mi are very hard. If you don't soak them for several hours, they may not cook properly.Do not add rice. Rice contains dampness and will make the porridge thicker and more flavorful, but it is not good for health. Adding rice will destroy the effects of red beans and jiao mi.Red bean and jiao mi porridge - ingredients

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Ingredient details
Red beans, jiao mi, and sugarMain ingredientsLegumes
Flavor of the dishSweet
Cooking method
CookRed bean and jiao mi porridge - method for cooking in a rice cooker1. Wash and soak red beans and jiao mi according to your preference. Then, drain and put them in the rice cooker.

2. Add water and cook.
3. After cooking, continue to cook for 2 hours. The red beans and jiao mi should be fully cooked and fragrant.
4. Add sugar and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Turn off the rice cooker and let it steam for 10 minutes before eating.
Red bean and jiao mi porridge - method for cooking in a pressure cooker
1. Wash red beans and jiao mi in a 1:1 ratio (you can also soak them for several hours). Put them in the pressure cooker.
2. Add enough water.
3. After boiling, turn off the heat and let the red beans and jiao mi steam in the pot for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, close the pressure cooker and cook over high heat.

5. After cooking, turn the heat to low and continue to cook for about 20 minutes.
Red bean and jiao mi porridge - benefits and effects
1. Dampness removal:
Jiao mi ( ) has a sweet, slightly cold flavor, which can dispel heat, remove dampness, dispel wind and dampness, promote urination, and is rich in nutrients.
Jiao mi is easily digested and absorbed.
The benefits of red bean and jiao mi porridge mainly include dispelling dampness and removing moisture from the body. It is very suitable for people in summer or with excessive dampness.

2. Swelling reduction: Swelling here does not mean water retention. From a medical perspective, whether it is obesity or water retention, both indicate that there is dampness in the body. Therefore, "swelling reduction" means promoting blood circulation and removing water from the body. Red beans have the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing water retention, and detoxifying. They are also rich in folic acid, which is beneficial for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Red bean and jiao mi porridge can be eaten as a meal and is a good choice for dispelling dampness and promoting digestion.
Red bean and jiao mi porridge has a good slimming effect and can help to lose weight without harming the body.
This is especially effective for middle-aged and elderly people who are overweight.
3. Cough suppression: Add some pear to red bean and jiao mi porridge, which can help to relieve cough and soothe the throat.
4. Kidney deficiency: Add some black beans to red bean and jiao mi porridge, which is a good choice for replenishing kidney deficiency.

Dehumidifying:Job's Tears (Sorghum)Sweet, slightly cold in nature, clears heat and dampness, eliminates wind-damp, promotes urination, and is rich in nutrients, earning the title "King of Cereal Plants".Easily digestible and absorbed.The primary function of Job's Tears and Red Bean Soup is to dispel dampness, removing moisture from the body, making it suitable for consumption in summer and for those with excessive dampness.
2. Edema: Here, "edema" does not refer to water retention, but according to traditional Chinese medicine, both obesity and water retention indicate the presence of dampness in the body. Therefore, "edema" here refers to promoting the circulation ofQi and blood.and removing stagnant water within the body. Red beans have the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing water retention, and detoxifying, and are rich in folic acid, which is beneficial for postpartum women and mothers to promote lactation.Can be eaten as a meal, a good choice for dispelling dampness and strengthening the spleen.Job's Tears and Red Bean Soup has good weight loss effects, which can both lose weight and protect the body.Especially effective for middle-aged and elderly obesity.
3. Cough Relief: Adding somePearto Job's Tears and Red Beans can help relieve cough and moisten the lungs.
4. Kidney Deficiency: Adding someBlack Beansto Job's Tears and Red Bean Porridge, following the common saying of "form supplementing form," black beans are absolutely a good choice for replenishing the kidneys.