Many people now have symptoms of anemia, so what is the best food to boost blood? There are many choices of blood-enriching foods in life. Here are a few common and delicious blood-enriching foods.
Pumpkin──A Wonderful Blood-Enriching Food Praised by the famous Qing Dynasty physician Chen Xiuyuan as a "wonderful blood-enriching food," pumpkin is rich in plant-based protein, carotene, vitamins, essential amino acids, calcium, zinc, iron, cobalt, phosphorus, and more. Among these, cobalt is an important component of vitamin B12, which helps red blood cells function properly; zinc directly affects the function of mature red blood cells; and iron is the basic trace element for making hemoglobin. All of these are excellent nutrients for enriching the blood.
Grapes──A Blood-Enriching Food Recommended by Traditional Chinese Medicine for Generations Grapes are rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as various vitamins and amino acids. They are a great tonic for the elderly, women, those who are weak and anemic, and those who are overly fatigued. Pregnant women are also advised to eat more grapes, as they are not only beneficial for the fetus's nutrition but can also make the mother's complexion rosy and improve blood circulation! If you can't find grapes sometimes, raisins are also a good option!
Sugarcane──The "Blood-Enriching Fruit" Sugarcane, a popular winter fruit, contains a large amount of trace elements, including iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, and more. It has the highest iron content among fruits, reaching up to 9 milligrams per kilogram, earning it the name "blood-enriching fruit." However, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, sugarcane is considered "cold" in nature, so those with a weak spleen and stomach should consume it in moderation.
Longan Flesh──A Well-Known Blood-Enriching Food Longan flesh, also known as dried longan pulp, is available fresh in the summer. Longans contain vitamins A and B, glucose, sucrose, and are also rich in iron. Dishes like longan soup and longan wine are highly recommended for pregnant and postpartum women as they are excellent blood-enriching foods!
Red Dates──A Holy Grail for Blood-Enriching and Beauty Red dates are rich in vitamins, fructose, and various amino acids. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes red dates are "warming" in nature, nourish and protect the blood, and can improve blood circulation. Pharmacological research has found that certain components in red dates can increase the number of red blood cells in the blood, enhance the function of bone marrow to produce blood, and make the complexion rosy. When paired with longan, they not only enrich the blood and nourish qi but also have beauty-enhancing effects.
Carrot──"Japanese Ginseng" Carrots are commonly known as "Japanese ginseng" in Japan. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a nutrient that is extremely beneficial for enriching the blood. You can often use carrots to make soup, turning your after-meal soup into a blood-enriching soup that you can drink every day!
In general, anemia is caused by iron deficiency. Many people congee in the morning. If you add blood-enriching foods like red dates, peanuts, longan, and walnuts to the white congee, wouldn't that allow you to enrich your blood every day? It sounds easy, but how do you do it?
Four-Ingredient Blood-Enriching Congee Ingredients: Chuanxiong 5g, Danggui 12g, Huangqi 6g, Honghua 6g, Japonica rice 120g. Preparation Method 1. Wash Danggui, Chuanxiong, and Huangqi with rice wine, slice them thinly, and put them together with Honghua into a cloth bag. Add chicken soup and clear water, and simmer over low heat to extract the medicinal liquid. 2. Remove the cloth bag, add the japonica rice, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until it becomes congee.
Effects: Suitable for paleness caused by blood deficiency, and can also eliminate skin dark spots and dark circles. Japonica rice contains protein, fat, organic acids, monosaccharides, vitamin B, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and more. Chicken soup is very nutritious and a superior tonic for the body. Danggui is warm in nature with a sweet and pungent taste, it nourishes the blood and regulates menstruation; Chuanxiong is warm and pungent, it moves qi, relieves depression, expels wind, and dries dampness; Huangqi is slightly warm and sweet, it tonifies the middle and replenishes qi; Honghua is warm and pungent, it invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, dispels stasis, and relieves pain. It can definitely be called a popular blood-enriching congee. Although this congee is good, don't overdo it. Generally, making it once a month is best!
Red Date Blood-Enriching Congee Ingredients Red dates, red beans, black rice, peanuts, rice, brown sugar (all ingredients are optional; adjust the amount yourself, basically a handful is enough). Preparation Method 1. Wash the red beans, black rice, rice, and peanuts, and soak them in water for about 40 minutes in advance; wash the red dates and set aside. Wash the red beans, black rice, rice, and peanuts, and soak them in water for about 40 minutes in advance; wash the red dates and set aside. 2. Put the soaked red beans, black rice, rice, peanuts, and red dates into a rice cooker, add plenty of water, cover the lid, and press the "congee" button (it takes about 2.5 hours). To avoid any suspicion of advertising, I've blurred the rice cooker's logo. If you don't use a rice cooker, you can cook it in a regular pot. After the water comes to a boil, cover the pot loosely, turn to low heat, and cook for about 50 minutes. 3. After the congee is cooked, season with brown sugar rock sugar to eat. For women, brown sugar is the best choice. Cooking congee in a rice cooker saves you from worrying about it boiling over, and you can safely do other chores during the cooking process. A foolproof way to cook a congee with blood-enriching and beauty-enhancing effects. This blood-enriching congee is more suitable for women. If you don't mind the taste of Chinese medicine, you can add a little Danggui, Tianma, or Ejiao for a better blood-enriching effect.