Although fruits are rich in nutrition, their cool nature is not suitable for everyone. Some people with a weak spleen and stomach, or a frail constitution (such as the elderly and children), may not only find them difficult to digest and absorb, but may also experience diarrhea. Consider steaming fruits; this not only reduces their cool nature but can also double their therapeutic effects.
The most suitable fruit for steaming is the pear. After being steamed, the pear's effect of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and relieving cough and phlegm is greatly enhanced. You can also add other foods or medicinal ingredients during the steaming process to boost its efficacy. The most common combination is Chuanbei rock sugar pear: core and cut the pear, then combine with Chuanbei (Fritillaria) and rock sugar. Add an appropriate amount of water to a bowl, steam it for about 15 minutes, then serve, drinking the broth and eating the pear.
Secondly, steamed apples also have excellent therapeutic effects. Apples are easier to digest after being steamed. The pectin in them, after being cooked, can not only absorb bacteria and toxins but also has an astringent and anti-diarrheal effect. You can make a homemade "Jade Beauty Paste": slice the apple with the skin on (the area near the skin is relatively rich in pectin, making it more effective for stopping diarrhea), place it in a small bowl, and steam for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly before eating.
In addition, steamed jujubes are easier to digest and are very suitable for people with a weak spleen and stomach. For those with deficiencies in qi and blood, or weakness in the liver and kidneys, you can steam large jujubes with goji berries and eggs. For ordinary people, red jujubes can be stewed with Chinese yam. The specific method is: cut the red jujubes in half and dice the Chinese yam. Steam both in a bowl over simmering water. After the water comes to a boil, simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.