Brown sugar has "warming" properties in Chinese herbal and medicinal thinking, warming the stomach and intestines and improving blood flow, which may alleviate cold symptoms.
It contains minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, etc.) and B vitamins, which help maintain body temperature, promote metabolism, and improve blood quality.
To feel the effects, it is important to combine brown sugar with warm drinks and other warming ingredients (ginger, cinnamon, etc.) rather than taking brown sugar alone, or to take it at night or at times when you tend to feel cold.
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People who feel cold and have cold hands, feet, and body core.
People who are concerned about cooling not only in winter but also in summer when air conditioning is harsh.
People who want to warm up their bodies but do not want to rely on drugs, but want to improve their health naturally with foodstuffs.
Why it's good for cold and how it's recommended to eat
Brown sugar with herbal "warming" properties: warms the stomach and intestines and improves the circulation of qi and blood.
Metabolism-promoting action of minerals and B vitamins: Helps maintain body temperature and heat production
Improves blood flow: helps to improve circulation and relieve cold.
...as an energy supplement: Sugar is a source of energy and fuel to keep the body warm.
Aim for a synergistic effect by combining warm drinks and warming ingredients (ginger, cinnamon, etc.)
Timing of eating (especially at night, before bedtime, and during times when you feel cold)
Keep the right amount of sugar: Excessive amounts of sugar can be a burden on the body.
∙ Cooking methods (drinks, stews, soups, and other uses that keep warmth in the food)
Medicinal "warm" nature and blood circulation
In Chinese herbal and medicinal classifications, brown sugar belongs to the "warming" category and is believed to warm the body from within by acting on the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs. It is one of the ingredients used to treat abdominal pain, menstrual cramps, irregular menstruation, and chills caused by cold.
By improving the constitution such as "blood deficiency" (lack of blood or blood tends to stagnate) and "blood stagnation" (blood stagnation), "blood circulation" will be improved, which will help with cold hands and feet and a feeling of coldness in the body core.
Heat production and metabolism promotion by minerals and B vitamins
Brown sugar contains minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium, which are involved in muscle and blood vessel contraction and relaxation, nerve transmission, and enzyme reactions. Iron, in particular, is a material for blood production, and insufficient blood may affect the maintenance of body temperature and warmth at the extremities.
B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, etc.) aid in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and promote heat-making reactions in the body. This may contribute to warming the body. Some say that brown sugar is superior to white sugar in that it contains these B vitamins.
Improved blood flow and warming action
Coldness of the body is often caused by decreased blood circulation, because blood does not reach the ends of the body and blood vessels tend to constrict. The sweetness and nutrition of brown sugar provides energy, and its "warming" action warms the body from the inside, which is believed to improve blood flow. In medicinal herbal explanations, brown sugar is also said to "warm the stomach and intestines and improve blood flow," and is often used to improve sensitivity to cold.
Fuel to warm the body as a source of energy.
Carbohydrates provide fuel for the body's heat production. Since brown sugar contains carbohydrates, its ingestion facilitates heat production through basal metabolism and activity. By taking a little brown sugar, especially during times of hunger and cold, the body will be in a state where it has the material to "make heat". Of course, excess can cause other problems such as weight gain, so the amount should be appropriate.
Combination with hot drinks and warm foods
Brown sugar by itself has a warming effect, but the effect is enhanced when combined with "body-warming ingredients" such as ginger, cinnamon, yuzu, and chili peppers. For example, "brown sugar ginger syrup" and "ginger tea with brown sugar" are actually introduced as cold-suppressing drinks.
In addition, by using brown sugar in soups and stews, it can be eaten as a hot dish that warms the body from the core. By making it "liquid" through heating and cooking, heat can be easily spread throughout the body.
Timing of Eating
・Incorporate at times when you feel cold, such as in winter, at night when it is cold, and when you wake up in the morning.
Drink a small amount of warm brown sugar drink before bed (watch for caffeine).
Avoid foods and beverages that cool the body (cold drinks, ice, etc.) and serve warm.
Adherence to proper dosage/risks
Brown sugar is a sweetener and therefore high in sugar and calories. Excessive intake may cause obesity and elevated blood sugar levels. Even when used extensively as a cooling measure, it is necessary to "use the minimum amount of sweetness," "limit other sugars," and "take it after meals or as a snack.
Brown sugar alone may not be sufficient, as each person's constitution varies and the causes of cold vary, including nutritional deficiencies, blood pressure, thyroid function, and lack of exercise.
summary
It also contributes to the prevention of cold in that it contains minerals and B vitamins, and the energy supply from carbohydrates provides fuel to keep the body warm.
To enhance the effect, it is important to "combine with warm drinks and warm foods," "take at times when you feel cold," "keep the proper amount," and "incorporate with lifestyle habits (exercise, keeping warm, stress management, etc.).
If the cold is severe or chronic, it is safe to use brown sugar as a "supplemental food" while also consulting a physician or specialist.
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