Did you know that this seemingly ordinary summer actually hides a super powerful health secret weapon! That's the water in which plantain and dates are boiled! Today I'm going to talk to you about this magical combination.
In other words, I used to feel that those health things were so far away from me, and I felt that some old antiques would pay attention to this herb and that secret recipe. But one time, I was so dizzy from the heat in the heat that I felt like I was not feeling well, as if I had been drained of all my energy. At this time, my mother, who knew a little bit about Chinese medicine and health preservation, said to me mysteriously: "Baby, I'll get you something good to drink, and I'm sure to cheer you up!" "I was skeptical, thinking that there could be something magical.
As a result, my mother took out the plantain and red dates and began to tinker in the kitchen. I watched her clean and stew, and that serious look made me wonder, can this thing really have such a big effect?
When my mother brought out the bowl of plantain and jujube water, my first reaction was, "Oh, can this be delicious?" "But smelling the faint fragrance, I kind of want to try it. I took a sip carefully, and wow, it's not that hard to drink! It's a little sweet, and there's a bit of a unique taste of plantain.
My mother began to popularize science for me, and she said, "Plantain, that's a good thing, and it's very useful in the theory of Chinese medicine!" It is known as the 'diuretic herb', which has a sweet and cold taste, and can help us expel excess water and toxins from the body, especially in summer, when we are prone to dampness and heat, and the humidity is heavy. That's where this plantain comes in handy! As I listened, I was secretly surprised that this little grass was so powerful.
Then my mother pointed to the red dates and said, "This red dates are even more treasures!" Known as the 'King of Fruits', it has a sweet and warm taste, can replenish the qi, nourish the blood and calm the nerves, don't you always say that you have no energy, drink this is just right. I nodded, and began to take a serious look at the seemingly ordinary bowl of water.
Since then, I have asked my mother to cook plantain and jujube water for me to drink from time to time. I also went to research on how to pick and handle plantain on my own!
After the beginning of summer, the plantain is really everywhere! However, you have to pay attention when picking, and be sure to choose plants that are not polluted by pesticides and grow well. I always carefully picked them back and handled them carefully, as my mother taught me. Remove the old roots, old leaves and soil, then put it in a large pot, add enough salt and water, and soak it for about ten minutes, so that the remaining pesticides and impurities on the surface can be soaked off. Then, wash it repeatedly with running water or several times until the plantain is clean and translucent.
Besides, this red date can't be sloppy when cleaned. I would soak it in a spoonful of starch and water, and then scrub it with my hands repeatedly, changing the water several times to clean the folds of dust and impurities. After that, you have to cut it into small pieces with scissors and remove the core in the middle, because my mother said that the red date core is not good after boiling water.
The process of handling the ingredients was a bit tedious, but I found it very interesting, as if I had become a health guru myself.
Then it's time to stew. I would find a saucepan or casserole, put the processed plantain, red date pieces, and sliced ginger in it, add a few spoonfuls of old brown sugar or rock sugar, and finally pour in enough water. This water must be added at one time, but you can't add it halfway, otherwise it will affect the taste and efficacy. Once the heat is boiling, turn to low heat and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes.
During the simmering process, the ingredients in that pot are like undergoing a wonderful chemical reaction, each releasing nutrients, and then fusing together to become a bowl of fragrant and sweet plantain and red date tea.
Every time I drink this plantain red date tea, I feel as if I am full of energy. Its color is light yellow, it smells with a faint grass fragrance and jujube fragrance, and the entrance is sweet but not greasy, it is really delicious! Moreover, since I started drinking this tea, I really feel that the discomfort caused by the dampness and heat in the summer has been reduced a lot, the urine is smoother, and the person is much more energetic.
Once, I also recommended this plantain red date tea to my friends. They were also skeptical at first, thinking that I was joking. But I said to them seriously, "Really, you can try it, it's super delicious and healthy!" "They saw that I was so persistent, so they tried it with the mentality of giving it a try. As a result, it didn't take long for them to tell me that the tea was really good, and thanked me for recommending such a good thing to them.
I suddenly felt that these little discoveries and surprises in life were really interesting. We don't need to pursue those expensive health supplements or complicated health regimens, sometimes, these ordinary ingredients around us can bring us unexpected health and happiness.
Now, every summer, I habitually go and pick plantain and boil water with red dates to drink. It's become a little habit in my life, a habit that makes me feel comfortable and healthy. I also hope that more people can discover this little secret and make themselves feel refreshed and healthy in the summer.
So, friends, don't underestimate these little plantain and red dates, they are the heroes of our summer health! Let's enjoy this simple and beautiful regimen together!