Date: 10/04/2025 10/05/2025
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Shilin Long
Buddhist Diet and Regimen
Health Benefits of Red Bean and Coix Seed Porridge
Summary
Red bean and coix seed porridge is a traditional wellness food combining the blood-enriching benefits of red beans with the dampness-dispelling properties of coix seeds. Red beans are rich in iron, folate, and protein, supporting blood production and immunity. Coix seeds are valued in traditional Chinese medicine for promoting urination, reducing dampness, and strengthening the spleen. Together, they create a balanced, nourishing porridge suitable for both daily consumption and therapeutic use.
1. Key Nutritional Components
1.Red Beans: Rich in iron, folate, B vitamins, and quality protein, essential for blood health and immune support.
2.Coix Seeds: Provide dietary fiber, coixenolide, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins, beneficial for detoxification and metabolism.
3.Complex Carbohydrates: Offer sustained energy release and help regulate blood sugar.
4.Plant Polyphenols: Deliver antioxidant effects, reducing oxidative stress and cellular aging.
2. Health Benefits
1.Clears Heat and Dampness: Coix seeds reduce internal dampness and swelling, alleviating acne, edema, and heat-related issues.
2.Blood Nourishment and Beauty: Red beans help improve anemia, boost circulation, and promote a healthy complexion.
3.Supports Digestion: Gentle on the stomach and suitable for people with weak spleen or poor appetite.
4.Boosts Immunity: Nutrient-rich combination enhances the body’s natural defenses.
5.Weight and Skin Benefits: Low-fat and fiber-rich, helping with weight control while improving skin condition.
3. Consumption Tips
1.Best For: Women, people with weak digestion, those with excess dampness, or individuals needing blood nourishment.
2.When to Consume: Ideal for breakfast or dinner; best enjoyed warm.
3.Pairing Suggestions: Lotus seeds or goji berries can be added for enhanced nourishment; diabetics should avoid sugar or use alternatives.
4.Precautions: Since coix seeds are slightly cooling, pregnant women and those with cold constitutions should consume in moderation or avoid.
