November 28, 2018
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【食材百科】紅菜頭補血但月經期間不宜吃？
吃對紅菜頭健脾順氣
屬於超級食物（Superfood）之列的紅菜頭，有「歐洲靈芝」的美譽，汁液赤紅如血被視為補血聖品，而且具抗氧化功效，高纖低熱量，所以女生們對它趨之若鶩，素食者都愛用它來煲湯補充鐵質。
從中醫角度來說，它具健脾消滯功效，但不建議月經期間食用，也有部分人吃了會頭暈，讓不少人認為它屬性寒涼。紅菜頭屬性平和，具活血通經的功效，正因如此，紅菜頭較適合氣滯、血瘀型體質人士服用。氣血虛弱體質者多吃反而因其活血而更虛弱，因此要慎吃。
不少人喜歡生榨紅菜頭汁或做沙律食用，要注意這樣處理屬於生冷食物，不適合脾胃虛寒人士進食。
紅菜頭 — 又叫甜菜根或甜菜頭，性平，具健脾消滯、利尿功效，亦具有下氣、通經作用，不建議於月經期間食用。氣血虛弱體質者不宜多食，以免氣血耗損。
Have beetroot to strengthen the spleen and regulate qi
Beetroot is considered a superfood as it can replenish blood, is an antioxidant, is high in fibre and low in calorie. Ladies rush to have it, and vegetarians use beetroot in soup as a source of iron.
From Chinese medicine perspective, it can strengthen the spleen and relieve indigestion. It is not recommended during menstruation and some people may experience dizziness after consumption. Some mistakenly assume beetroot is cold in nature. It is actually mild in nature, and invigorate blood and open up meridians. That is why it is suitable for those with qi stagnation and blood stasis blood types. Those with asthenic qi and blood should avoid as it can worsen the asthenia.
Many people prefer to have raw beetroot juice or use it in salads, note that this is considered having cold/raw ingredient and it is not recommended for those with asthenic cold spleen and stomach.
