Staying up late has become a common occurrence for modern people. When work gets busy, we stay up late; when a TV show is too good to miss, we stay up late; and even when we suffer from insomnia and can't sleep, we still stay up late... It is an indisputable fact that staying up late is harmful to health, just like smoking. To prevent your body from being worn down by late nights, you might want to try drinking the following five soups to replenish your body.
Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Soup with Lean Pork
20g of lotus seeds (core removed), 20g of lily bulbs, and 100g of lean pork. Simmer with an appropriate amount of water until the pork is tender. Season with salt and eat once daily. It has the effects of clearing the heart and moistening the lungs, replenishing qi and calming the mind. It is suitable for those experiencing dry cough, insomnia, irritability, and palpitations after staying up late.
Bean Starch Noodle and Snakehead Fish Soup
250g of bean starch noodles, washed and cut into small pieces. One snakehead fish, with its gills and internal organs removed. Simmer with an appropriate amount of water. Once the fish is cooked, add ginger, oil, and salt to season. Eat the fish and drink the soup once monthly or every other day. It has the effects of relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, replenishing qi and harmonizing blood, and relieving muscle soreness. It is suitable for those with muscle soreness and neck muscle tension from overexertion and staying up late.
Prunella Vulgaris Soup with Lean Pork
10g of Prunella vulgaris and 50-100g of lean pork. Simmer with an appropriate amount of water. Once the pork is cooked, season with a little salt. Eat the pork and drink the soup once daily. It has the effects of clearing liver fire and lowering blood pressure. It is suitable for those with dizziness, headaches, and red eyes after staying up late, especially those with hypertension.
Rehmannia Duck Egg Soup
20g of Rehmannia root and 1-2 duck eggs. Steam with an appropriate amount of water. Once the eggs are cooked, peel them and put them back in the broth to steam for another 20 minutes. Season with rock sugar. Eat the eggs and drink the soup once daily or 2-3 times a week. It has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing heat, and promoting the production of body fluids to quench thirst. It is suitable for those with a dry mouth and throat, and swollen gums after staying up late.
Pig Kidney and Eucommia Soup
25g of Eucommia bark and one pig kidney. Steam with an appropriate amount of water for 1 hour. Consume once daily or every 2-3 days. It has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, and strengthening the bones and muscles. It is suitable for those with lower back pain, soreness, and limb weakness after staying up late.