Working professionals often stare at computers, causing dry and uncomfortable eyes, and even light sensitivity. These symptoms occur from time to time. The harm to the eyes from prolonged concentration and staring at the screen is significant. How can we protect our eyes and improve vision in our daily lives? Traditional Chinese medicine recommends several recipes for eye protection and vision improvement. Let's take a look!
Eye Protection and Vision Improvement Recipes
1. Gouqi and Jujube Steamed Eggs
Ingredients: Gouqi 20g, Jujube 20g, Green Pepper, Red Pepper 50g, 2 Eggs, Salt as needed.
Instructions:
1. Wash the green pepper, red pepper, gouqi, and cut into small pieces.
2. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, green pepper, red pepper, and gouqi, mix well.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture and fry until it forms a pancake shape, then plate.
Effects:
1. Gouqi: nourishes the kidneys, improves vision, strengthens essence and limits urination, aids pregnancy, and stops diarrhea.
2. Jujube: nourishes blood, nourishes the liver, improves vision, nourishes the kidneys, and moistens the lungs.
3. Eggs: provide necessary protein and amino acids to the body and have the added benefit of enhancing brain function.
4. Gouqi and Jujube Steamed Eggs: this dish has the effects of clearing the liver, protecting the eyes, nourishing the liver and kidneys, enhancing brain function, and nourishing blood.
2. Carrot and Beef Soup
Ingredients: Lean Beef 100g, Carrot 200g.
Seasonings: Cooking Wine, Star Anise, Ginger slices, Salt, Sichuan Peppercorn, MSG as needed.
Instructions:
1. Wash the beef and cut into slices; wash the carrot and peel it, then cut into chunks.
2. Parboil the beef in boiling water, remove any impurities, then add Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, ginger slices, and cooking wine.
3. Simmer over low heat until the beef is 70% cooked, then add the carrot chunks and a proper amount of salt.
4. When the carrot is cooked, add MSG to taste.
Effects:
1. Beef: tonifies the spleen and stomach, nourishes blood, strengthens tendons and bones, and reduces edema.
2. Carrot: helps the liver detoxify, nourishes the liver, protects the eyes, and lowers blood sugar and cholesterol.
3. Carrot and Beef Soup: this soup has the effects of nourishing blood, nourishing the liver, protecting the eyes, detoxifying, and promoting fitness.
3. Pig Liver and Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: Pig Liver 30g, Potatoes 80g.
Instructions:
1. Wash the fresh pig liver and place it in a pot. When the water boils, add the cleaned pig liver and cook until done.
2. Peel and wash the potatoes, then steam them in a pot.
3. Cut the cooked pig liver into small pieces, mix it with the mashed potatoes, and add a little warm water to stir evenly.
Effects:
1. Pig Liver: rich in vitamin A and iron, protects the eyes, nourishes and replenishes blood.
2. Potatoes: aid digestion, promote circulation, detoxify, and reduce swelling. They can also assist in treating symptoms such as indigestion, habitual constipation, and fatigue.
3. Pig Liver and Mashed Potatoes: this dish has the effects of protecting the eyes, improving anemia, enhancing immunity, promoting intestinal health, and aiding digestion.
For those who often stare at computers, let's start with these three traditional Chinese medicinal recipes to protect your eyes! They have excellent eye protection and vision improvement effects!
