As summer begins, our eating habits should be adjusted to adapt to the seasons and focus on a balanced intake of nutrients. Especially for older friends, reasonable dietary choices are the key to maintaining health.

Today, I'm going to recommend 4 foods that are rich in natural folic acid and share a few simple and delicious summer recipes to help you replenish an important nutrient – folic acid.

1. Braised beef brisket

Ingredients:2 grams of beef brisket, a few slices of ginger, an appropriate amount of green onions, 0 star anise, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and salt.

詳細做法:

1. Cut the brisket into pieces, blanch to remove the blood foam.

2. Heat the oil pot, stir-fry the ginger slices and onion sections until fragrant, add the beef brisket and stir-fry until the surface is slightly charred.

3. Add enough hot water, add star anise, mix in dark soy sauce to color, light soy sauce to enhance flavor, and cooking wine to remove fishiness.

4. Simmer over low heat until the brisket is soft, then add salt to taste.

2. Stir-fried pork belly with mushrooms

Ingredients:200 grams of pork belly, 0 grams of fresh mushrooms, appropriate amount of minced garlic, light soy sauce, and less sugar.

詳細做法:

1. Cut the pork belly into thin slices and wash and slice the mushrooms.

2. Heat the pan with cold oil, stir-fry the pork belly until the oil is slightly yellow on both sides.

3. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add mushrooms and stir-fry quickly.

4. Add light soy sauce and a small amount of sugar to enhance freshness, and continue to stir-fry until the mushrooms are soft and cooked.

3. Stir with cucumber and pig ear

Ingredients:1 grams of cooked pork ears, 0 cucumbers, minced garlic, vinegar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil.

詳細做法:

1. Cut the pork ears into thin slices and wash the cucumbers and cut into shreds.

2. Put the pork ears and cucumber in a large bowl, add minced garlic, vinegar, light soy sauce, sesame oil and chili oil to taste.

6. Mix well and marinate for 0 minutes to allow the flavor to fully integrate and serve.

4. Stir-fry chrysanthemum with minced garlic

Ingredients:500 grams of chrysanthemum, appropriate amount of minced garlic, salt, and a little chicken essence.

詳細做法:

1. Wash and cut the chrysanthemum and chop the garlic for later use.

2. Add oil to a hot pan and stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant.

3. Add chrysanthemum and stir-fry quickly, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste.

4. Stir-fry until the chrysanthemum is soft but still remains emerald green, then remove from the pan to retain its fresh taste.

These four dishes are infused with abundant natural folic acid ingredients, which are very suitable for summer consumption, especially for older friends, and are a double guarantee of nutrition and health. Let you enjoy summer food at the same time, do not forget to care for your body, eat healthily, live a wonderful life!

Natural foods high in folic acid are recommended

1. Spinach:The best of the leafy greens, rich in folic acid, iron and vitamins, are a regular on the summer table.

2. Asparagus:Refreshing and tasty, in addition to folic acid, it is also rich in dietary fiber, which helps to promote digestion.

3. Eggs:A good source of folic acid in animal-based foods while providing high-quality protein, making it ideal for a nutritious breakfast.

4. Legumes(e.g. black beans, mung beans): Beans are not only rich in folic acid, but also rich in plant protein and minerals, making them suitable for vegetarians or those who need a low-fat diet.