Click the image below to follow the Health KitchenAnother wave of drastic temperature drop is coming in the next couple of days!Are you prepared for the cold winter?
Many friends tend to have cold hands and feet in winterand have trouble sleeping at night due to the coldand wake up with a pale complexion in the morning
Friends with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldare prone to diarrhea after eating raw and cold foodsWomen may also experience issues like cold in the uterus and abdominal pain
The cold winter can easily lead to blood deficiencywhich often manifests as:pale complexion, pale lips, sallow skindizziness, palpitations, vivid dreams, forgetfulness, numbness in hands and feet
Experts remind that long-term anemia can lead tomyocardial ischemiawhich can result inangina pectoris and heart failure
When it comes to nourishing blood, many people think of red datesHowever, jujubes are quite rich and those with blood deficiency and spleen-stomach discomfort should consume them in moderation2-3 times a week, 2 pieces at a time is sufficient
Experts have provided aIron Supplement RankingThe first place is not red dates at allLet’s take a look!The number one blood nourishing food is actually black funguswhich contains 97.4mg of iron per 100g!Followed by sesame paste, duck blood, pig liverbutton mushrooms, lentils, dried shrimp, pig blood, etc.
However, experts tell usthat just because a food has a high iron content doesn’t mean it is absorbed wellIron absorption rate also mattersHere is the correct ranking:
Number one for blood nourishmentis animal blood such as duck blood, pig blood, and chicken blood, with duck blood being preferredNumber two for blood nourishmentis animal liver such as duck liver, chicken liver, and pig liver, with duck liver being preferredNumber three for blood nourishmentis red meats such as lamb, beef, and porkNumber four for blood nourishmentis black fungus and spinach
However, duck blood is high in fatand is not suitable for those with cold body types or cardiovascular issuesLiver and red meat are high in cholesteroland should also be avoided by those with high blood lipidsTherefore, it is more recommended to use black fungus for blood nourishment in daily life
The Four Substance Decoction is well-known as a famous blood nourishing formulacomposed of Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
Sun Yat-sen invented a dish calledVegetarian Four Substance Decoctionwhich includes:Daylily, Black Fungus, Bean Sprouts, Tofu
Both black fungus and daylily have the effect of invigorating blood and nourishing blood
Tofu and bean sproutstonify the middle and benefit Qi, strengthen the spleen and regulate Qi
Vegetarian Four Substance Decoction
Ingredients: Black Fungus, Tofu, Daylily, Shiitake Mushroom, Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Carrot
Method:
1. Sauté the carrot until it releases red oil, add yellow bean sprouts and sauté until transparent, then add water and bring to a boil, add shiitake mushroom stems and cabbage stalks, and simmer for an hour to make a vegetarian broth.
2. Blanch the daylily in boiling water, in another pan, heat oil and fry the tofu until golden brown on both sides.
3. Pour the prepared vegetarian broth over the tofu, add daylily, yellow bean sprouts, and black fungus, and cook for 10 minutes.
Blood nourishing “holy medicine”, greatly tonifying Qi and bloodThe Four Substance Decoction is known as a famous blood nourishing formula, with Dang Gui being referred to as the “holy medicine for blood nourishment”.According to the “Bencao Zheng” it is recorded: “Dang Gui, specializes innourishing blood, its energy is light and pungent, thus it can alsoinvigorate blood, nourishing while moving, moving while nourishing, truly a medicine for the energy of blood, alsothe holy medicine among blood medicines.”
The Four Substance Decoction
Vice President Zhang Taojing of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Dongfang Hospitalcalls it “the foremost formula for invigorating blood”Click to watch the complete expert explanation video ↓The four ingredients in the Four Substance Decoction are divided into two groupsDang Gui and Chuan Xiong are invigorating blood herbsBai Shao and Shu Di Huang are blood nourishing herbs
It caninvigorate blood while nourishing bloodInvigorating blood does not lead to blood deficiencyand also has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruationwhich canalleviate menstrual pain in womenand is suitable forblood stasis, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular patientsto consume
Blood Nourishing Four Substance Decoction
Ingredients: Dang Gui 9g, Chuan Xiong 6g, Bai Shao 9g, Shu Di Huang 12g
Method: Decoction for drinking, consume before breakfast in the morning and after dinner in the evening, long-term consumption can improve blood stasis conditions.
Note: If symptoms of heat appear after taking for a week, it is recommended to reduce the dosage by half or consult a doctor for adjustment.
Contraindications: Not suitable for those with heat, acute illnesses such as colds or acute appendicitis
How to Eat Ejiao for a Rosy ComplexionWhen it comes to blood nourishing treasures, how can we forget Ejiao?
In ancient texts, Tao Hongjing recorded, “Ejiao, produced in Dong’a, hence named Ejiao”.
In the “Bencao Gangmu”, Ejiao is referred to as a superior product. Its taste is sweet and its nature is neutral, making it a great carrier for nourishing blood, easily absorbed by the body.
However, Ejiao is not easy to handle.Many friends do not know how to consume it.
Ejiao Snack
Method:
1. Ejiao melting: Break 250g of Ejiao into small pieces, soak in 500ml of yellow wine for three days;
2. After melting, simmer on low heat until it thickens;
3. Then add jujubes, yellow rock sugar, walnut kernels, black sesame, goji berries, and rose petals in order;
4. Place a layer of rose petals at the bottom of the mold, pour the mixed Ejiao into the mold (you can also line a fresh-keeping box with oil paper);
5. Refrigerate for 1 day, then take it out and cut into small pieces, sealing in a storage bag can keep for 1-2 months.
Consumption method: One piece in the morning and evening.
Eating one a day beats chicken soupThe Health Kitchen also brings a blood nourishing treasure—longan.As the saying goes, “Eating one longan a day is better than a whole chicken”.
Famous Qing Dynasty physician Wang Mengying referred to longan as “the divine fruit among fruits for the old and weak” and recorded in the “Suixi Ju Dietary Records” that longanis excellent for nourishing Qi and bloodand when made into a paste, it cantonify Qi and blood.Longan is rich inglucose and ironwhich promotes the synthesis of hemoglobin in the body,relieves iron deficiency anemiaand improves the symptoms of a sallow complexion.With sufficient Qi and blood, the complexion becomes more rosy.
Dr. Zhang Hong, an ENT specialist at Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, reminds that those with both Qi and Yin deficiency may feel heat in their palms and soles, but their stomach is sensitive to coldand cannot tolerate supplements, requiring a balanced tonification of Qi and bloodAccording to the “Suixi Ju Dietary Records” it is recorded thatsteamed longan can balance Qi and blood
Steamed Longan: Substitute for Ginseng Paste
Method: Steam dried longan in a rice cooker daily, after about a dozen times, the color will become darker and shinier, and it is ready to eat.
Longan’s Sleep Aid Partner
Many people have insomnia issues in winterLongan and sour jujube seed are also good partners for sleepMany recipes using both have been taught on the program
Use 4-5 pieces of longan flesh and 20g of fried sour jujube seed
They can be used to brew tea or cook porridge
