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Black sesame (black sesame) is considered a food with kidney support and hydration effects, helping to improve symptoms such as back pain, knee pain, and premature gray hair.
Rich in fiber and oil, black sesame helps digestion, reducing constipation in middle-aged and elderly people.
The high calcium content is about 620 mg of calcium per 100 grams of black sesame - 6 times more than milk. Combined with magnesium, it helps increase calcium absorption, preventing osteoporosis.
How to use: Roasted, mashed into powder, used with congee or milk to increase absorption. Live sesame shells are difficult to digest, so limit eating them raw.
Black beans
Black beans help improve symptoms of weak kidneys such as dizziness and frequent sleeping in the water. Rich in anthocyanins and vitamin E, which help fight oxidation and slow down the aging process.
unsaturated fatty acids help reduce cholesterol, supporting the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
How to use: Soak black beans, cook and mix with black sesame to increase kidney and blood supply.
Black mushrooms
Black mushrooms contain a lot of soluble fiber, which helps stimulate intestinal motility, supporting the treatment of constipation, a common problem in the elderly.
Typical mushroom Polysaccharides have the effect of regulating blood fat if used regularly and regularly for a long time.
Note, mushrooms are not a drug substitute in the treatment of blood lipid disorders.
How to use: Boil mushrooms, let them cool and mix with vinegar and olive oil to increase antioxidant effects.
Black rice
Black rice helps replenish blood, help improve pale faces and anemia. Low glycemic index, suitable for people with diabetes. Rich in zinc and selenium, which help boost immunity.
How to use: Mix black rice with black beans and brown rice and cook until done to replace part of the white rice in the meal. Helps replenish the kidneys, supporting blood sugar and blood lipid control.