When a woman's qi and blood are poor, she ages easily. Therefore, if a woman wants to stay young and beautiful, it is essential to nourish her qi and blood. Let's take a look at some good methods for nourishing qi and blood.
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What can you eat to nourish qi and blood?
1. Black Sesame
Black foods enter the kidneys and help the kidneys store essence and receive qi. Black sesame is very effective for replenishing blood, and many other black and red foods also have blood-nourishing properties. The kidneys store essence, essence produces marrow, and marrow transforms into blood; therefore, the root of blood also lies in the kidneys.
2. Pork Liver
It has the effects of tonifying the liver, improving eyesight, and nourishing blood. It is suitable for those with weak qi and blood, sallow complexion, palpitations, and dizziness.
3. Longan
Longan has excellent qi and blood-nourishing effects and is also a top-grade product for replenishing the body's vital energy and yang. If a woman often feels cold, or has symptoms such as delayed menstruation, or menstrual blockage and pain, drinking some longan and red date soup a few days before each menstrual period can greatly improve these symptoms.
4. Red Dates
As one of the most traditional ingredients for nourishing qi and blood, the blood-nourishing effect of red dates is widely known. Therefore, in daily life, when various signs of qi and blood deficiency appear, people often eat red dates to supplement them. They can be eaten raw or used in soups, which is convenient and quick.
5. Soy Milk
As a common beverage in life, the various nutrients rich in soy milk can not only replenish qi and blood but also help delay a woman's menstrual cycle. To fully benefit from soy milk, it is best to drink it in the morning.
6. Black Soybeans
In ancient China, it has always been believed that eating beans is beneficial. Most books will introduce that black soybeans can make hair black, but in fact, black soybeans can also generate blood. Black soybeans can be prepared according to personal preference. If it is postpartum, it is recommended to cook black soybeans with Silkie chicken.
What to eat for qi and blood deficiency
1. Stir-fried Chicken with Ginseng Slices
Effect: Greatly replenishes vital energy. Suitable for symptoms such as qi deficiency and physical weakness. 15g fresh ginseng, 200g chicken breast, 25g each of winter bamboo shoots and cucumber, 1 egg white, appropriate amounts of salt, cooking wine, scallion, ginger, coriander, chicken broth, lard, sesame oil, MSG, and water starch.
Method: 1. Slice the chicken breast; wash the ginseng and slice it diagonally; slice the winter bamboo shoots and cucumber; shred the scallion and ginger; cut the coriander into sections. 2. Mix the chicken slices with salt and MSG, then add egg white and water starch and mix well. 3. Heat lard in a wok to 50% heat, add the chicken slices, and remove when cooked, draining the oil. 4. Mix salt, MSG, chicken broth, and cooking wine to make a sauce. 5. Heat oil in the wok to 60% heat, add shredded scallion, ginger, bamboo shoot slices, and ginseng slices and stir-fry, then add cucumber slices, coriander, and chicken slices, pour in the sauce, toss a few times, and drizzle with sesame oil.
2. Siwu Decoction (Four-Substance Decoction)
Ingredients: Chicken, Angelica sinensis, white peony root, prepared rehmannia root, goji berries, and cassia bark.
Method: 1. Clean the prepared chicken, blanch in boiling water for one minute, then remove. 2. Wrap the cassia bark in a non-woven fabric bag. 3. Add cold water to the pot again, put in the chicken, Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong (lovage root), prepared rehmannia root, white peony root, goji berries, and cassia bark. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for two hours.
3. Tremella and Red Date Soup
Tremella is also known as "the poor man's bird's nest." Although bird's nest is nourishing, it is very expensive. Tremella is similar to bird's nest in color, texture, and effect, but it is cheap, hence the name "poor man's bird's nest." Bird's nest is too nourishing and can easily cause internal heat, while tremella is cooling and has the effect of moisturizing dryness. Dryness and heat are not good for the body, and tremella is the most effective for removing heat and dryness.
Simmer soup with tremella, dried longan, goji berries, and red dates. This soup is not only delicious but can also help with breast enhancement, giving you a rosy complexion and a slim figure.
4. Black Glutinous Rice Blood-Nourishing Porridge
Black glutinous rice, longan, and red dates are well-known blood-nourishing foods. Adding highly nutritious Chinese yam makes the effect of replenishing qi and blood even more significant. Simmer a soup with black glutinous rice, red dates, longan, Chinese yam, and brown sugar. Drinking it regularly can improve the problem of qi and blood deficiency.
A small reminder: Although longan can replenish qi and blood and promote blood circulation, it is not easy to digest. Use seven or eight pieces each time (those with a cold stomach can add 2 slices of red ginseng).
5. Pig Kidney with Dangshen and Chinese Yam
Ingredients: 10g Angelica sinensis, 10g Codonopsis pilosula, 10g Chinese yam, 500g pig kidney, appropriate amounts of soy sauce, vinegar, shredded ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
Method: Cut the pig kidney open, remove the membranes and glands, wash it, and place it in an aluminum pot. Put Angelica sinensis, Codonopsis pilosula, and Chinese yam into a gauze bag, tie it tightly, and place it in the aluminum pot. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot and simmer until the pig kidney is cooked through. Remove the pig kidney, let it cool, then slice it and place it on a plate. Mix the soy sauce, vinegar, shredded ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil with the pig kidney slices and serve.
6. Snow Pear and Pig Trotter Soup with Soybeans
Ingredients: Pig trotters, snow pear, soybeans, ginger slices, and salt.
Method: Blanch the pig trotters with ginger slices to remove any odor, then chop them into pieces. Add plenty of clear water to the pot, add the pig trotters, cored and chopped snow pear, soybeans, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then cook over high heat with the lid off for 15 minutes. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour. After the soup is ready, add salt to taste.
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