Eating for health is now a widely recognized method of maintaining well-being. Goji berries, red dates, and black chicken are all common ingredients, but their benefits are amazing. Goji berries can nourish the liver and improve vision, while red dates can replenish blood. Moms no longer have to worry about my anemia and nearsightedness! Although black chicken may not look appealing, it is actually quite nutritious. So how do we make Goji Berry, Red Date, and Black Chicken Soup?
【Name】
Goji Berry, Red Date, and Black Chicken Soup
【Ingredients】
40g goji berries, 20 red dates, 2 slices of ginger, 1 black chicken
【Instructions】
1. Clean the black chicken, remove feathers and internal organs, and boil it in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and rinse with water, then drain.
2. Soak the goji berries in warm water, wash with water, then drain.
3. Wash the red dates and ginger. Remove the pits from the red dates and peel and slice the ginger into 2 pieces.
4. In a clay pot, add water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then add the above ingredients. Once the water boils again, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 hours.
【Benefits】
Nourishes blood and improves complexion, nourishes essence and improves vision. Suitable for individuals with weak constitution or dry skin.
【Nutritional Value】
Compared to regular chicken meat, black chicken is a health food with medicinal properties. Black chicken contains 10 types of amino acids, and its protein, Vitamin B2, niacin, Vitamin E, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium content is higher, while cholesterol and fat content is low. Consuming black chicken can improve physiological functions, delay aging, and strengthen bones and muscles. It has significant effects on preventing and treating osteoporosis, rickets, and iron-deficiency anemia in women.
It is also effective in treating female infertility, irregular menstruation, habitual abortion, abnormal vaginal discharge, and postpartum weakness. It can be used as an adjunct treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, coronary heart disease, gastric ulcer, neurasthenia, and rickets in children.
【Precautions】
After cleaning and slaughtering the black chicken, boil it in boiling water for 5 minutes, also known as "blanching". In fact, not just chicken, any type of meat used for soup should be blanched in boiling water first. This not only removes the raw smell but also ensures thorough cleanliness. It also keeps the soup clear and fragrant without any unpleasant odor.
【Can I drink Goji Berry, Red Date, and Black Chicken Soup during menstruation】
Goji Berry, Red Date, and Black Chicken Soup can treat irregular menstruation, so it can be consumed during menstruation. However, it is best not to drink too much. If you want to replenish blood, it is better to consume it before or after menstruation. Drinking soup during menstruation should also be done cautiously. You can consume cinnamon to replenish blood, but don't consume gelatin or black chicken soup, as they may increase menstrual flow and prolong menstruation.
