What foods are compatible with yam?

　　Yam, scientific name is Dioscorea. Yam is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and enters the lung, spleen and kidney meridians. ； Not dry or greasy

　　It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and lungs, replenishing the stomach and kidneys, strengthening the kidneys and replenishing essence, improving ears and eyesight, supporting the five internal organs, strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening the mind and calming the mind, and prolonging life. Mainly used to treat weak spleen and stomach, fatigue and weakness, loss of appetite, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, lung qi deficiency and dryness, phlegm and asthma cough , kidney qi deficiency, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, weakness of lower limbs, thirst and frequent urination, spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation , bring down white turbidity, skin Redness, swelling, obesity and other diseases.

　　Yams are rich in nutrients and contain starch, protein, mucus and other nutrients. In particular, the amylase contained in them can hydrolyze starch into Grape The function of sugar is to directly provide heat energy to the brain and play an important role in brain health. From the perspective of physiological activities of the brain, it must rely on a large class of chemical substances to nerve Transmitted between cells, these substances are called neurotransmitters. To improve the memory effect of the brain, foods containing choline and lecithin must be supplemented. Yams are rich in choline and lecithin, which help improve people's memory.

　　What should not be eaten with yam:

　　Do not eat yam together with carp and kansui, as they are incompatible with each other.

　　Do not eat yam and kansui together； It cannot be taken together with alkaline drugs.

　　Yam and pork liver. Yams are rich in vitamin C, and pig liver contains trace elements of copper, iron, zinc and other metals. Vitamin C will accelerate oxidation and destruction when exposed to metal ions, reducing the nutritional value. Therefore, you should not eat yams after eating pig liver.

　　Yams and cucumbers, pumpkins, carrots, and winter squash. Cucumbers, pumpkins, carrots, and winter squash all contain vitamin C-degrading enzymes. If yams are eaten together, vitamin C will be broken down and destroyed.

　　Yams and seafood. In addition to calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine and other minerals, general seafood (including fish, shrimp and algae) is rich in protein. Fruits such as hawthorn and pomegranate contain tannic acid. If mixed with food, it will synthesize tannic acid protein. This substance has astringent effect and will form constipate , increase the absorption of intestinal poisons, causing stomach ache , nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.

　　Yams have astringent properties, so those with dry stools should not eat them.； In addition, those with serious evil symptoms should avoid eating yam.