Recently, after sharing dietary remedies for Yang deficiency constitution (“Simple and Effective Dietary Remedies for Yang Deficiency Constitution”), many people reported that they are not of Yang deficiency constitution but rather Yin deficiency constitution and are unsure how to adjust their diet.
Today, let’s take a look at specific dietary remedies for Yin deficiency constitution~
Dietary Remedies for Yin Deficiency Constitution
Individuals with Yin deficiency constitution typically exhibit the following symptoms:
· Particularly prone to heat, feeling irritable;
· Hands and feet may feel inexplicably hot, sweaty;
· Emotional fluctuations, short sleep duration, and may experience issues such as tuberculosis, insomnia, tumors, etc.
Therefore, those with Yin deficiency constitution should focus on nourishing Yin, as Yin-nourishing dietary remedies have a strong effect on nourishing the five organs.
1. 【Black Bean and Rice Porridge】
【Ingredients】: 60g black beans, 50g rice, 5g brown sugar.
【Preparation】: 1. Rinse black beans and soak in water for 4 hours; rinse rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.
2. Place a pot over heat, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil, add black beans, boil on high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until 60% cooked, add rice, continue to simmer until the rice is soft and the porridge thickens, finally add brown sugar to taste.
【Effects】: Black beans have the effect of nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidneys, which can help alleviate symptoms of Yin deficiency such as heat, night sweats, dizziness, headaches, and wind-dampness. Particularly suitable for hyperthyroidism due to liver and kidney Yin deficiency.
【Caution】: Children and those with poor gastrointestinal function or digestion should not consume too many black beans, as it may cause diarrhea.
2. 【Mushroom and Lean Pork Porridge】
【Ingredients】: 100g rice, 30g lean pork, 10g fresh mushrooms, 5g chopped green onion, 3g salt.
【Preparation】: 1. Clean mushrooms, remove stems, and dice; clean lean pork, dice, and marinate with salt for 10 minutes; rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Place a pot over heat, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil, add rice and boil, reduce to low heat and cook for 20 minutes, add diced pork and mushrooms, boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for another 10 minutes, add salt to taste, and sprinkle with green onions.
【Effects】: Lean pork nourishes the Yin energy of the body, and when paired with mushrooms, which are high in protein, low in fat, and rich in polysaccharides, amino acids, and vitamins, it is suitable for those with Yin deficiency constitution.
【Caution】: Mushrooms are rich in nutrients, with protein content higher than that of most vegetables and fruits, making them suitable for regular consumption.
3. 【Red Bean, Peanut, and Jujube Porridge】
【Ingredients】: 50g rice, 50g red beans, 50g peanuts, 15g red dates, 10g brown sugar.
【Preparation】: 1. Rinse red beans and peanuts separately, soak red beans for 2 hours and peanuts for 4 hours; rinse red dates and remove pits; rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Place a pot over heat, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil, add red beans, peanuts, and red dates, boil on high heat, then add rice, and simmer on low heat until the porridge is ready, add brown sugar to taste.
【Effects】: Red beans are rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, and iron, which help nourish blood and promote lactation; peanuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, protein, and iron, which nourish Yin and blood; red dates are high in vitamins and iron, which nourish Yin, beautify the skin, and enhance brain function. The combination of these three with rice provides excellent Yin-nourishing and blood-enriching effects.
【Caution】: Peanuts are not easily digestible, so it is best to chew them thoroughly to avoid burdening the gastrointestinal tract.
Additionally, when adjusting for Yin deficiency constitution, it is important to focus on a diet that is light and nourishing for Yin, favoring foods that are sweet, cool, moistening, and that generate fluids; avoid spicy, stimulating, fried, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate foods; it is recommended to regularly consume foods such as wheat, black sesame, peanuts, black beans, soybeans, wood ear mushrooms, white fungus, tomatoes, spinach, and lotus root.
Of course, to further adjust for Yin deficiency constitution, moxibustion on the Taixi (Kidney 3) point can help nourish the kidneys, nourish Yin, and replenish essence, with a daily recommendation of about 30 minutes of moxibustion. (For specific information on the above acupoint, click the blue text~)
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