October 15, 2018
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【潮食甜品】芋圓控請舉手
#真材實料手工製作最健康
#識選配料滋味又養生
#星期二正能量
芋圓潤腸健脾胃
在甜品界別中，芋圓是近年人氣急升的甜品選項，芋圓是來自台灣的甜品，將芋頭蒸熟後壓成蓉，加入番薯粉及水拌成粉糰，搓成長條再切成小粒，放入水中煮熟即成芋圓。中醫理論認為芋頭屬性平和，能健脾胃，脾胃氣虛及有習慣性便秘等人士適量食用，糖尿病人亦勿食為妥。芋圓一般會配搭多種配料享用，大家宜按個人體質選擇合適配料，記得盡量少下糖水或選擇少甜，始終多吃甜食對健康無益。
芋圓常見配料：
地瓜圓 — 地瓜即番薯，性平，健脾胃，通便秘。適合脾胃虛弱及便秘人士，糖尿病人不可多吃。
紫薯圓 — 性平，健脾養胃，補虛益氣。適合脾胃虛弱及便秘人士，糖尿病人不可多吃。
紅豆 — 性平，養血安神。適合各種體質人士服用。
綠豆 — 性寒，清熱解毒、消暑祛濕，適合濕熱體質，胃寒人士不宜。
薏米 — 性寒，清熱健脾滲濕、消腫排膿，適合痰濕及濕熱體質。孕婦、小便頻繁及脾胃虛寒人士不宜服用。
蓮子 — 性平，安神止汗、補腎固精，容易便秘及腹脹者不易多服。
蒟蒻 — 性溫，潤腸通便。
仙草 — 性寒，清涼解渴，體質偏虛寒人士不宜。
Taro rice balls can moisten the intestines and strengthen the spleen and stomach
In the world of desserts, taro rice balls have become increasingly popular. It is from Taiwan and it is made by mashing steamed taro, then adding in sweet potato starch and water, mixing into a dough. Then the dough is separated and made into small balls, finally cooked in water. Chinese medicine theory says that taro is mild in nature, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, especially suitable for those with asthenic spleen and stomach qi, as well as those with chronic constipation. Those with diabetes should not have taro. Taro rice balls is commonly mixed with different ingredients so you can choose additional items based on your body type. Remember to use less sugar.
Common accompanying items with taro rice balls:
Sweet potato rice balls- mild in nature, can strengthen the spleen and stomach and relieve constipation. Suitable for those with asthenic spleen and stomach and those with constipation. Those with diabetes should consume with caution.
Purple sweet potato rice balls- mild in nature, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi. Suitable for those with asthenic spleen and stomach and those with constipation. Those with diabetes should consume with caution.
Red beans- mild in nature, can nourish blood and calm the mind. Suitable for all body types.
Mung beans- cool in nature, can clear heat and detoxify, relieve summer heat and dispel dampness. Suitable for those with damp heat body type, not suitable for those with cold stomach.
Coix seeds- cool in nature, can clear heat, strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, relieve bloating. Suitable for those with phlegm and dampness or damp heat body types. Not suitable for pregnant ladies, those with frequent urination, and those with asthenic spleen and stomach.
Lotus seeds- mild in nature, can calm the mind and relieve sweating, replenish the kidneys and provide vital energy. Not suitable for those prone to constipation and abdominal bloating.
Konjac- warm in nature, can moisten the intestines to relieve constipation.
Grass jelly- cold in nature, cool and relieves thirst. Not suitable for those with asthenic cold body types.
