Before going to bed, does eating some what help you sleep?

There is a Western rumor that people will feel elated and sleepy after a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. This is due to the high content of tryptophan in turkey-because tryptophan has a relaxing function. Tryptophan is considered to be a substance that can help sleep, and many rumors say that milk contains tryptophan, and drinking a little before going to bed is helpful for sleep. So, are these statements reliable? Effect of Tryptophan on Sleep 1. Tryptophan has a positive effect on sleep, but it has a negative effect on other sleep stages. Previous studies have found that tryptophan does have a positive effect on this stage of [falling asleep] and can help to enter the sleep state. However, in other Read More …

Children’s Recipe: How to Eat Supplementary Food for 6-Month-Old Baby?

Most parents know that when the baby is about 6 months old, supplementary foods should be added. However, adding what to the baby gives parents a headache. We should not only consider the nutrition, but also consider whether it is suitable for the baby’s current growth and development. We often don’t know how to make what supplementary food for the baby. Dr. Clove is so considerate, of course, he thought of this problem early on and has already prepared a series of recipes for his parents. Today, let’s start with the recipe for the 6-month-old baby. Parents, please pick up the recipe quickly ~ Six-month-old babies have just begun to come into contact with supplementary foods, mainly paste-like foods, such Read More …

People are on the road, these tips help you avoid [losing weight plan being destroyed]

Every festive season, I put on three pounds. The long-distance trip, which is dominated by “shopping and eating”, is out of control and can’t exercise, which makes many friends worry that they will [gain 2 kg in the wind]. In fact, losing weight during travel is a mystery. Lin Yutang said: The poetry of travel lies in forgetting everything. Buddha said: Put it down. If you want to travel and lose weight, you need to pay attention to these points. There is no need to eat free food. Don’t eat those free foods: free hotel breakfast, free plane meal, snacks attached to cafes… Don’t take all these small surprises, small luck. They are no different from most of the food Read More …

Fish willow, crab willow, pig willow, beef willow… teach you to see through the problem behind the word [willow]

Fish willow, crab willow, chicken willow, pig willow, beef willow… When writing these names, I have already swallowed a few saliva unwillingly. However, when you buy these [meat] in supermarkets, vegetable markets or e-commerce platforms, have you ever thought that they may not be real meat? Crab fillet, may not contain crab meat Crab willow, that is, crab meat stick, is not actually made of crab meat, but a kind of frozen surimi [bionic food]. Frozen surimi, after rapid thawing and freezing again, can get the same fiber feeling as crab meat, and then make it into the rod-shaped shape of crab meat. The outermost red strips on the face are dyed with edible pigments such as monascus pigment, carmine Read More …

Delicious eggs, healthy enjoyment! The 7 most frequently asked questions about eggs

Eggs are one of the most used ingredients in daily life. An egg contains about 7 grams of protein, all eight essential amino acids needed by the human body, and is rich in lecithin. Moreover, the protein type and amino acid composition ratio of eggs are perfect, second only to breast milk. In addition, the price is close to the people and the production methods are varied. Eggs are simply the best and cheapest food on the planet. It is also because it is the most common and commonly used ingredient that there are the most questions about eggs. Dr. Clove sorted out 7 common questions to answer the doubts of readers and friends. Can I have raw eggs? It Read More …

This is probably the best way to eat vegetables.

Many beginners, especially girls, are a little afraid of cooking. The temperature is not well controlled and the lampblack is not well controlled, which not only hurts the skin, but also increases the risk of lung cancer. Cooking for one hour, eating for ten minutes, and scrubbing the kitchen after eating are still very troublesome. In contrast, cooking is much simpler. Water at 100 ℃ does not produce any carcinogens. However, most people are biased and feel that it is definitely hard to swallow when they hear the words cooking vegetables. Don’t rush to make a final conclusion yet. The [cooking with oil] to be recommended to everyone today will ensure delicious taste. A convenient and simple cooking [cooking with Read More …

Potatoes are healthy and lose weight, but unfortunately you have eaten them wrong for so many years.

Speaking of the author’s student days, I have to mention the delicious and cheap ones- Sour and spicy potato shreds covered with watered rice! As the cheapest covered rice, it lights up life, provides energy for learning, and finally turns into abdominal fat on every day when you are unwilling or too lazy to go to the canteen… (It’s all tears…) In fact, eating a portion of potato shreds covered with watered rice means eating two portions of staple food and no food. Potatoes are the staple food Yes, after eating a [dish] for so many years, it should actually be the staple food! Let’s look at a set of data first: In this way, potatoes contain more carbohydrates (starch) Read More …

Be careful when you stir-fry chestnuts with too oily sugar. I’ll teach you how to choose chestnuts.

The shiny fried chestnuts are still warm and fragrant when they are grasped … This is a favorite autumn food for many people. However, many people are worried about eating chestnuts: how should chestnuts be eaten? Street sugar fried chestnuts may be fishy, Many people like to buy sugar fried chestnuts at roadside stalls, which are delicious and convenient, but they may ignore the problems here. 1. The roadside environment is not hygienic. Chestnuts are exposed to street environment for a long time, especially in autumn and winter, when the wind is strong and dusty, sugar and oil are easily contaminated with pollutants. The more sticky chestnuts have their shells, the greater the hygiene problem. Purchase Suggestions: Try to choose Read More …

Vinegar egg return yuan liquid? Clear your wallet!

Someone asked Dr. Clove: There is a kind of thing called [vinegar egg Guiyuan liquid], which claims that the ancient prescription of a thousand years has various magical effects. Is it true that my parents insisted that I buy it? Don’t worry, before paying for it, let’s find out what it is and whether it has magical effects. Vinegar Egg Guiyuan Liquid, a New Product Combining Chinese and Western Countries? Vinegar egg Guiyuan liquid claims to be a new product developed according to the traditional Chinese medicine’s health preserving folk prescription and in combination with modern science. Originally, many products of folk remedies that have always liked to say [are not in the same system as modern science] did not Read More …

What is the score of your diet [anti-aging index]?

A slightly heavy question: How far do you think you are from getting older? In fact, from a physiological point of view, human basic metabolism starts to decline slowly from the age of 25. Skin aging begins to show up before the age of 30. Bone density began to decrease slowly at the age of 30 ~ 35… So to live to be 100 years old with quality, is what the secret of correct anti-aging? Let’s do a little test first. Measure your dietary anti-aging index If the answer is yes, add 1 point for each title: 1. Do you seldom attend banquets and dinners in restaurants (less than 2 times a week)? 2. Do you seldom replace a meal Read More …