Due to the invasion of dampness in our body during winter, it is necessary to prioritize replenishing yang energy after the beginning of spring. The best way to do this is through dietary supplements. Now let me recommend some yang-replenishing foods for you.
Yang-replenishing Foods
1. Ginger
Ginger has a good yang-replenishing effect for those who are lacking in energy, easily fatigued, and sensitive to cold due to yang deficiency. Ginger can properly replenish yang energy, which is important for maintaining overall health.
2. Sea Cucumber
Sea cucumber refers to the entire body of sea cucumbers of the Holothuroidea class or other species. Depending on the species, sea cucumbers are also known as prickly sea cucumber, snowflake sea cucumber, or melon sea cucumber. Sea cucumber can nourish the kidneys, replenish essence, nourish blood, and moisturize dryness. It is used to treat deficiencies in kidney essence, nocturnal emissions, frequent urination, soreness and weakness in the lower back, etc., as well as deficiencies in yin and blood, emaciation, hot flashes, coughing with blood, thirst, constipation, etc.
3. Lamb
Lamb is warm in nature and has a sweet taste. It is an excellent food for warming the middle and nourishing qi. People with yang deficiency should consume lamb frequently after autumn and winter. It can help boost vitality, nourish essence and blood, and strengthen the body.
4. Chicken
Chicken refers to the meat of domestic chickens, which belong to the Phasianidae family. In traditional Chinese medicine, chicken is considered a superior food therapy ingredient. Female chickens and young chickens are preferred. Chicken meat can replenish the spleen, nourish the blood, and tonify the kidneys. It is used to treat weaknesses in the spleen and stomach, reduced appetite, dull pain in the epigastric region, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, etc. It is also used for deficiencies in liver and spleen, dizziness, dim vision, sallow complexion, postpartum lack of breast milk, and deficiencies in kidney essence, such as lumbago, weak knees, tinnitus, frequent urination, and coldness in the genitals.
5. Legumes
Arginine is an essential component for the formation of sperm. It can promote the release of nitric oxide in the body, which helps relax blood vessels and increase blood flow, thereby enhancing male sexual desire. Foods rich in arginine include walnuts, peas, etc. It should be noted that soy isoflavones in soy products are plant estrogens, which do not feminize men and can even reduce male osteoporosis.
6. Goji Berries
Goji berries are probably familiar to many people. The most common type of goji berry is the one we often see in our daily lives. Goji berries are rich in amino acids and mineral elements, which have a good health-preserving effect on our body. They can nourish the essence, improve vision, strengthen tendons and bones, relieve lower back pain, and tonify the kidneys and liver. They are the best ingredient for replenishing yang energy.
Recommended Yang-replenishing Medicinal Cuisine
Medicinal Cuisine 1: Goji Liver Soup
Ingredients: 100g pork liver, 50g goji berries, yellow wine, salt, green onion segments, ginger slices, pepper powder, and lard as needed.
Method: Remove impurities from the goji berries and wash them. Cut them into slices. Heat the pot, add lard, stir-fry the pork liver slices, add yellow wine, green onion segments, ginger slices, salt, continue stir-frying, add an appropriate amount of water, and add the goji berries. Cook until the pork liver is fully cooked, then add pepper powder for seasoning.
Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, moistens the lungs, nourishes the blood, replenishes the liver, and improves vision.
Medicinal Cuisine 2: Chestnut Stewed Lamb
Ingredients: 100g lamb tenderloin, several chestnuts (fresh), 15g goji berries, 3g salt, 5g cooking wine, and 5g ginger.
Method: 1. Wash and cut the lamb tenderloin into pieces. 2. Peel and extract the meat from the chestnuts. 3. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, put in the lamb pieces, bring to a boil over high heat, blanch to remove impurities, then simmer over low heat until half cooked. Add the chestnuts and goji berries, continue cooking for 20 minutes, and add the remaining seasonings before serving.
Benefits: This dish has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, warming yang, nourishing the stomach, and invigorating the spleen. It is very suitable for people with dull complexion, cold limbs, and soreness and weakness in the lower back.
