Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the organs of infants are delicate and their functions are not fully developed. If they are not properly fed, it can cause damage to their spleen and stomach, leading to anemia due to insufficient qi and blood caused by nutritional imbalance. Below are two dietary therapy recipes for pediatric anemia to help replenish blood and nourish qi in children.
Dietary Therapy Recipe 1: Four-colored Pearl Soup
Ingredients: Lean pork, eggs, spinach, seaweed, flour.
Instructions: Step 1. Put flour in a bowl and gradually add water while stirring with chopsticks until the flour forms small lumps. Step 2. Mince the pork, blanch the spinach in boiling water, and cut into small pieces. Step 3. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped scallions and ginger according to personal preference, stir-fry the minced pork, add a little soy sauce, and then add water. Step 4. Add the lumpy flour water to the pot, cook for a while, then add beaten eggs, spinach, seaweed, and a pinch of salt. Cook for a while and it is ready to serve.
Recommended for: Infants aged 8-12 months who are transitioning from rice porridge.
Dietary Therapy Recipe 2: Duck Blood and Tofu Soup
Ingredients: Tofu, duck blood, seasonings.
Instructions: Cut the duck blood and tofu into small pieces, boil them in boiling water for a while. According to personal taste, add nutritious green vegetables such as bok choy and spinach.
Recommended for: Infants aged 7 months or older who can consume liquid food.
These dietary therapy recipes are simple to prepare, nutritious, and easy for babies to eat without feeling like they are taking medicine. Tofu contains rich protein, duck blood is high in iron, and green vegetables like bok choy and spinach are rich in calcium and folic acid. Calcium promotes bone development in babies, while folic acid enhances blood production, ensuring the vitality and lifespan of red blood cells. Vitamins A, B, and C are also beneficial for promoting the development of the baby's nervous system.
It is important for parents to pay attention to pediatric anemia. Relying solely on supplements is not recommended as the digestive system of infants is not fully developed. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is more advisable to use dietary therapy recipes for balanced nutrition.
