Bird's nest is a very nutritious food that contains no sugar, which makes it extremely suitable for nourishing people with diabetes. Red date bird's nest dessert is easy to make and well suited for balancing blood sugar. Let's learn how to prepare this dish with Yến Sào Sài Gòn!
How to make red date bird's nest dessert for people with diabetes
Ingredients to prepare:
– Bird's nest
– Red dates (about 6-9 pieces).
– Fresh ginger
Steps to make red date bird's nest dessert
Step 1: Clean the bird's nest by soaking it in water for 20 – 30 minutes. When the nest is soft and expanded, take it out and pick off all feathers and dirt clinging to it. (If you are short of time, you can choose Yến Sào Sài Gòn's feather-removed or refined bird's nest.)
Step 2: Wash the dried red dates and soak them in warm water. When the dates have expanded, take them out and let them drain.
Step 3: Put the dates and a bowl of filtered water into a pot, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat until the dates are soft and cooked. Clean the ginger and slice it thinly.
Step 4: Put the cleaned bird's nest, dates and ginger into a bowl. Add water to cover 8/10 of the contents, then double-boil for 15 – 20 minutes and it is done.
Benefits of red date bird's nest dessert
Bird's nest is very nutritious, helping provide energy, boost immunity, fight inflammation, strengthen resistance, and support appetite and sleep,… yet it contains no fat, making it extremely safe for people with diabetes, heart conditions, high blood fat and high blood pressure.
Red dates are effective in treating weakness, help detoxify and cool the liver, and are very good for patients taking a lot of Western medicine. Long-term use of red dates also leaves one feeling light and relaxed and increases longevity. Red dates are also a remedy for weakness and help nourish the blood of the elderly, those in poor health and expectant mothers.
That is why bird's nest steamed with red dates is an extremely nourishing dish for everyone: children, expectant mothers, the elderly and people with diabetes can all enjoy it. It is especially good for new mothers and the elderly.
For new mothers:
New mothers who eat bird's nest steamed with red dates can replenish their qi and blood, nourish the brain, recover quickly and have plenty of milk for their baby.
For the elderly:
Elderly parents who take bird's nest steamed with red dates gain more stamina, sleep deeply, enjoy their food more and live longer, especially those with weak nerves or who do mental work.
In addition, red dates can be drunk in place of tea to nourish the nerves and increase appetite. For tea lovers, to avoid sleeplessness, red date soup can replace tea each evening.
3 times of day when bird's nest is most effective
A time when bird's nest is highly effective: Morning
Morning is one of the times when bird's nest is most effective. At night, while we sleep, the organs in the body keep working. Food is fully digested and turned into nutrients to nourish the body. By morning, when you wake up, your stomach is empty, and this is the most suitable time to take in other nutrients.
You can prepare bird's nest as a soup or dessert for breakfast. Bird's nest is very easy to digest, so enjoying it in the morning is very suitable. The nourishing compounds in bird's nest will be absorbed more by the body.
A time when bird's nest is highly effective: Between the two main meals (lunch and dinner)
We usually eat three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can combine bird's nest with your daily meals. But sometimes you are too busy with other tasks, such as going to work, cooking for the family and looking after the children, and you do not have enough time to prepare bird's nest. You can take bird's nest at another time, between the 2 main meals. At this time your body has begun to feel hungry because the stomach has digested all the food. The digested food turns into nutrients to nourish the body. Adding bird's nest now is very effective. The digestive system will start working and absorb even more nutrients from the bird's nest.
A time when bird's nest is highly effective: Evening before bed
Before going to bed is one of the three times when bird's nest is most effective. You should eat bird's nest 30 minutes before bed. You can cook light dishes such as bird's nest soup or bird's nest dessert. Eating bird's nest before bed is very good for absorbing its nutrients. Your stomach will not feel too heavy either, because bird's nest is easy to digest. So eating bird's nest before bed is very good for you.
And finally, for bird's nest to deliver all its benefits, choosing quality bird's nest is extremely important. You should choose reputable brands such as Yến Sào Sài Gòn to make sure the product is of good quality and avoid wasting your money!