Job's tears are the type of grain with the highest fiber content among all grains, and the fat content and calories are lower than those of ordinary grains, so it is an excellent food that can be eaten during weight loss. At the same time, Job's tears are rich in protein, minerals, sugars, and fats, which are all necessary nutrients for the human body. Regular use of Job's tears can also remove freckles and eliminate acne.
Job's tears generally have two types, one is the Sichuan variety, which is hard and thick, and we often call it菩提子. The other is Coix Seed, which has a thin shell and can be eaten. These two types of rice are very similar, and the latter has better effects.
The root also has good medicinal properties. The seeds contain sugars, fatty oils, amino acids (including leucine, lysine, arginine, tyrosine, etc.). In addition, it also contains coixenone and vitamin B1. The root contains coixol, β-, μ-two sterols.
Coix Seed Slimming Tea
Materials: 10 grams of Job's tears, 5 grams of hawthorn, 5 grams of fresh lotus leaves
Preparation: First, wash the materials with clean water, then boil them together with hot water and they can be drunk. If you want a good taste, you can add a little sugar for seasoning to make it more palatable.
Nutritionist's statement:
1. The main material in this formula is Job's tears, also known as Coix Seed, which strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis. It can expel excess water from the body through urine, convert excess fat and sugar into energy through metabolism, and is rich in fiber, which can help reduce weight. Job's tears contain high viscosity sugar, eating too much hinders digestion, and it is still necessary to adjust the amount of food types and exercise in coordination to achieve the goal of weight loss.
2. The formula also adds hawthorn, which has a strong effect on lowering blood lipids and eliminating excess fat in the body, which can improve the effect of weight loss. At the same time, there are 5 grams of fresh lotus leaves, which contain alkaloids, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid and other alkaline components, which are good for weight loss.
People who need to lose weight should pay attention to the material taboos in the formula, and those with emaciation should use it with caution.
The benefits of Job's tears are numerous, but there are also some disadvantages. Job's tears belong to cold foods, and long-term use of this food can lead to body coldness, so pregnant women and women during their periods should avoid eating this food. Moreover, excessive use of this food may also cause indigestion. In addition, it should be noted that this food should never be cooked with rice, otherwise its nutritional value may be completely ineffective.