When a person suffers from insufficient qi (vital energy) and xue (blood), their complexion appears poor. So, what are the foods that can nourish blood? Below, I will provide a detailed introduction.
What are the foods that nourish blood
1. Black Sesame
There is a simple secret: black and red foods often have blood-nourishing effects. Black foods enter the kidneys, helping the kidneys store essence and receive qi. The kidneys store essence, which generates marrow, and marrow transforms into blood; thus, the root of blood lies in the kidneys. As for red foods, their blood-nourishing theory comes from the principle of “supplementing form with form, and color with color.”
Sesame enters the liver, kidney, lung, and spleen meridians, with effects of nourishing blood, brightening the eyes, promoting lactation, and benefiting the liver and hair. Consuming sesame can enhance the kidney’s ability to generate blood, the liver’s ability to store blood, and the spleen’s ability to regulate blood.
2. Red Dates
They nourish the stomach and spleen, replenish blood, and calm the spirit; they also moisten the heart and lungs, harmonize the nutritive qi and defensive qi, promote the production of body fluids, open the orifices, and benefit the twelve meridians. They have excellent nourishing effects for anemia, pale complexion, and irregular qi and blood.
3. Pig Liver
People suffering from blood deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia can often eat stir-fried pig liver with spinach.
4. Lotus Root
Lotus root is mild in nature; fresh lotus root stops bleeding, while cooked lotus root nourishes blood. Raw lotus root can clear heat and cool the blood, stop bleeding, and disperse bruises, while cooked lotus root can strengthen the spleen and stomach and nourish blood. Patients with bleeding from the mouth or nose can urgently consume fresh lotus root juice, which has a rapid hemostatic effect. Women can benefit from eating lotus root, but it is not advisable to eat raw lotus root during menstruation or for those with a history of cold body and painful menstruation. Diabetics should avoid eating cooked lotus root or lotus root powder.
5. Carrots
Carrots enter the spleen and stomach meridians and the lung meridian, making them excellent foods for nourishing blood and improving kidney deficiency. They nourish blood, benefit the liver, strengthen the spleen, and resolve stagnation, especially improving vision problems caused by liver blood deficiency. They also have a good effect on digestive issues and hiccups caused by spleen deficiency and food stagnation.
6. Longan Meat
It benefits the heart and spleen, and nourishes blood and qi. It is effective for those with qi deficiency, heart blood deficiency, palpitations, and insomnia. If there is a dual deficiency of heart and spleen qi and blood, with a dull complexion, fatigue, lack of appetite, and loose stools, one can cook longan with red dates to make porridge for nourishment. If memory declines, sleep is poor, and there is a tendency to feel fear, this indicates heart blood deficiency; one can make longan paste: 500 grams of longan meat, 500 grams of white sugar, mash the longan meat, mix with sugar, and steam until it becomes a paste. Take a small spoonful with warm water in the morning and evening.
7. Black Beans
They assist the kidneys in generating marrow and blood, and can also enhance the spleen and stomach’s ability to transform and transport. Those with kidney deficiency and blood deficiency benefit from eating them. Regular consumption can prevent aging and enhance vitality.
8. Black Fungus
It nourishes yin, replenishes blood, moistens the lungs, and brightens the eyes.
9. Black Chicken
It nourishes yin and dispels deficiency heat. Black chicken soup is sweet and warm, replenishing deficiencies, nourishing yin and blood, and greatly benefiting those with yang deficiency and dual deficiency of qi and blood. However, it should not be consumed excessively; a maximum of twice a month is recommended. Those prone to heat should not consume it long-term.
10. Brown Sugar
It benefits qi and nourishes blood, strengthens the spleen, warms the stomach, alleviates pain, and invigorates blood circulation. Brown sugar is warm in nature, suitable for those who are cold and have a weak constitution. It is not advisable for those with gastritis, gastric ulcers, or diabetes to consume.
Blood-Nourishing Foods 1. Spinach Stir-Fried Noodles
Ingredients: 250 grams of spinach, 100 grams of noodles, 10 grams of cooking wine, 5 grams of ginger, 5 grams of green onion, 3 grams of salt, 2 grams of monosodium glutamate, 35 grams of sesame oil.
Method
1. Wash the spinach and noodles, blanch them in boiling water, chop the green onion, and mince the ginger.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add green onion and ginger to sauté, then add cooking wine, 50 ml of broth, spinach, and noodles, and season with salt and monosodium glutamate.
Effect: Spinach is rich in carotene and iron, as well as many vitamins and minerals. Noodles contain abundant carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, and minerals. Iron is an excellent blood-nourishing food, and regular consumption can also supplement the body’s nutrition, making it very healthy.
2. Spicy Oil Tossed Lotus Slices
Ingredients: 500 grams of lotus slices, 10 grams of ginger, 3 grams of salt, 20 grams of sesame oil, 10 grams of vinegar, 3 grams of monosodium glutamate. Mince the ginger, peel and slice the lotus, wash, and blanch in boiling water until cooked, then cool and drain.
Method: Add salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, vinegar, and minced ginger to the lotus slices, then drizzle spicy oil over them.
Effect: Lotus root is rich in iron, which greatly improves iron-deficiency anemia. Additionally, lotus root’s plant protein, vitamins, and starch content are abundant, not only nourishing blood but also enhancing the body’s immunity.
3. Black Fungus Stir-Fried Cabbage
Ingredients: Black fungus, cabbage, green onion, salt, monosodium glutamate, oil.
Method: Wash the black fungus and cabbage, prepare the ingredients, and stir-fry in oil for 3 minutes.
4. Chives Stir-Fried Eggs
Ingredients: 200 grams of chives, 200 grams of eggs, 3 grams of salt, 20 grams of vegetable oil. Wash the chives, cut into sections, beat the eggs in a bowl, add salt, and mix well. Heat oil in a pan until 50% hot, add the eggs, and cook until done, then remove.
Method: Pour oil into the pan, add chives, and when nearly cooked, add salt and pour in the eggs.
Effect: Chives can warm and supplement the liver and kidneys, while eggs nourish the heart, calm the spirit, nourish blood, and moisten the lungs. This dish is not only very healthy but also nourishes blood and enhances breast health, providing many benefits.
5. Black Fungus and Pig Blood Soup
Ingredients: 250 grams of pig blood, 50 grams of black fungus, 2 grams of salt.
Method
1. Cut the pig blood into pieces, prepare the black fungus, and tear into small pieces.
2. Place the pig blood and black fungus in a pot, add water, bring to a boil, and simmer until the blood floats, then add some salt.
Effect: Pig blood is rich in trace elements, while black fungus is rich in iron, both excellent for nourishing blood.
6. Radish Stewed Beef
Ingredients: 450 grams of white radish, 100 grams of beef, 15 grams of green onion, ginger, 10 grams of cooking wine, soy sauce, 4 grams of salt, 2 grams of monosodium glutamate, 3 grams of star anise, 40 grams of peanut oil. Wash the radish and beef, cut into pieces, and blanch in boiling water.
Method
1. Heat oil in a pot, add green onion, ginger, star anise, broth, and cooking wine.
2. Add the beef pieces, and when the beef is tender, add the white radish, bring to a boil, and skim off the foam.
3. When the radish is tender, add the remaining seasonings.
White radish is rich in vitamins, and beef is rich in protein and amino acids, which can enhance the body’s immunity, making this dish very nutritious and delicious.
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