Today is the Start of Winter (Lidong), the first solar term of winter, which also means the weather is getting colder and the cold winter is just around the corner. At this time, diet is very important. Some people like to eat lamb kidney congee in winter, but you should know that lamb kidney congee is not something to be eaten indiscriminately, even though it has excellent health benefits. Speaking of lamb kidney congee, do you all know why we eat lamb in winter?
The therapeutic effects of lamb kidney
Nourishes kidney qi and replenishes essence. It is mainly indicated for weak kidney qi, insufficient essence, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, tinnitus and deafness, forgetfulness and confusion, blurred vision, weakness and limpness in the feet, low libido, impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and enuresis. It can be consumed by the general public, especially by those with kidney deficiency and impotence. However, people with symptoms such as frequent sores in the mouth, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, dry and sore throat, swollen and painful gums, or those with diarrhea, or those taking traditional Chinese medicine formulas containing Pinellia Tuber or Acorus Tuber, should not eat lamb kidney.
The flavor of lamb kidney is stronger than that of veal kidney. The outer skin must be removed before cooking. It can then be sliced and grilled or deep-fried, but it is more commonly stir-fried. It is sweet in taste and warm in nature. It can tonify kidney qi and benefit essence. It is used for kidney deficiency and exhaustion, soreness and pain in the lower back, weakness in the knees and feet, deafness, impotence, and frequent urination. It can be eaten cooked on its own, or boiled with other ingredients such as Eucommia Bark or Cistanche.
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Lamb Kidney Congee
Ingredients: 100g lamb kidney, 200g rice, and appropriate seasonings.
Method:
1. Remove the kidney core from the lamb kidney, wash it clean, and cut it into small pieces.
2. Wash the lamb kidney slices to remove any blood.
3. Place the lamb kidney slices in a pot, add water and bring to a boil. Then add the washed rice and seasonings, and cook the congee as usual.
Effects: Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens yang. It is suitable for symptoms such as lower back pain, spermatorrhea, and impotence caused by kidney deficiency. Healthy people can eat it to further nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body.
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The Nutritional Value and Benefits of Lamb Kidney Congee
Lamb kidney is rich in nutrition. For children, eating lamb kidney can supplement protein, vitamin A, iron, etc., helping to prevent malnutrition, improve vision, prevent night blindness, promote bone growth, promote the growth of skin and mucous membranes to keep the skin moist and delicate, strengthen teeth, and prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
The benefits of pregnant women eating lamb kidney are not only that it can supplement the protein, iron, and other nutrients needed during pregnancy, but lamb kidney therapeutic recipes can also prevent edema during pregnancy. They have the effects of strengthening the spleen to promote urination, tonifying the kidneys, and securing the fetus. For example, the *Eucommia Lamb Kidney Congee* is suitable for pregnant women with edema caused by kidney yang deficiency.
Women's dietary therapy is always inseparable from beauty and skin care. The benefits of women eating lamb kidney also include this effect, mainly through the method of therapeutic diet, with significant results.
The elderly often suffer from tinnitus, deafness, and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney opens to the ears; when kidney essence is deficient and declines, there is not enough essence to nourish the ears and eyes, leading to tinnitus and deafness, often accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and mental fatigue. For those with kidney essence deficiency, lamb kidney can be chosen as a therapeutic food.
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