Anxiety and depression are two of the most common problems in this very particular historical period. And unfortunately they very often require the intervention of specialists or the support of drug therapies. In less serious cases, however, we can also alleviate the symptoms of these pathologies thanks to nutrition. For example, treating depression is possible with these 3 foods that we probably have at home. Today we at ProiezionidiBorsa will deepen the question and present a very particular recipe that could help us do this. If we want to fight anxiety and depression this is the jam that could be for us. We are talking about Anko, a jam that comes directly from Japan. The secret to prepare it are Azuki beans, small red legumes with extraordinary nutritional properties.
If we want to fight anxiety and depression this is the jam that could be for us
To prepare 2-3 jars of Anko we will only need three ingredients and a little patience. In fact, if the preparation and cooking will take us just over two hours before starting, we should let the beans rest for 12 hours.
The ingredients are:
- 5 ounces of dried Azuki beans;
- sugar (equal to half the weight of cooked beans);
- water.
A very simple recipe to prepare and which could prove useful for the milder symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is confirmed by a research shared by the Veronesi Foundation which includes Azuki (together with other legumes such as lentils and chickpeas) among the anti-anxiety foods.
And now that we have discovered the possible benefits for our health we just have to get to the stove and start preparing Anko.
How to prepare Anko
Let’s start the recipe with the processing of red beans. Let’s put the Azuki in cold water for 10-12 hours. After this time, let’s change the water and let them boil to soften the skins. It should take a couple of hours. Once the operation is completed, let’s drain them and pass them again in cold water.
It’s time to weigh them. Once we have discovered the weight of the treated beans we should take half the amount of sugar.
We are ready for cooking. Put half a glass of water, sugar and beans in a non-stick pan. We turn on the stove and mix well until the sugar has dissolved completely. At this point we just have to remove the mixture from the heat and blend it with a mixer. If we are satisfied with the consistency, put it still hot in the previously sterilized glass jars. If, on the other hand, the jam is still too liquid, let it cook for a few minutes. If not, or if it is too solid, we can add a few drops of water.
We fill the jars and store the Anko away from the sun and humidity.
Deepening
It sounds unbelievable but with an hour a week of this activity we could stave off the depression
(We remind you to carefully read the warnings regarding this article, which can be consulted WHO”)