According to traditional Chinese medicine, male health is heavily reliant on diet, but the process of nutritional supplementation should be reasonable. It should follow the principles of "not overeating when hungry", "eating at regular intervals and in moderate quantities", and "having multiple small meals". Only in this way can it promote nutrient absorption and overall health. Below, we will introduce several nourishing and digestive tonics for stomach health.
Recipe 1: Honey Jujube Pig Stomach
Main Ingredients: 1 pig stomach (about 600g), 5 honey jujubes
Seasonings: 12g pepper, appropriate amount of cornstarch and salt
Preparation: 1. Rub the pig stomach with cornstarch and salt inside and out, then rinse it thoroughly. 2. Place the pepper inside the pig stomach, sew it up with a string, and put it in a pot along with the honey jujubes. 3. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 3 hours. 4. Season the soup, and consume the pig stomach and honey jujubes.
Effect: Honey jujube pig stomach has the effects of warming the middle and invigorating the spleen, dispelling cold, and strengthening the body. It has therapeutic effects on abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and stomachache. Pig stomach contains abundant nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. It has the effects of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, replenishing deficiencies, and benefiting the weak. Men with weakness, weakness of the spleen and stomach, inadequate qi, and spermatorrhea can benefit from consuming pig stomach.
Recipe 2: Papaya and Yellow Croaker Tail Soup
Main Ingredients: 1 papaya, 100g yellow croaker tail
Seasonings: a few slices of ginger, 20g salad oil
Preparation: Peel and cut the papaya into pieces. Fry the yellow croaker tail in a pan for a moment, add a few slices of ginger and a little raw soy sauce, then add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for about 1 hour.
Effect: Papaya and yellow croaker tail soup has the functions of nourishing the spleen and stomach and promoting digestion. It has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on abdominal distension and indigestion. Papaya contains abundant papain, which can effectively promote food digestion and absorption. It is suitable for men with indigestion, stomach pain, gastric ulcers, and dysentery. In addition, papaya contains a lot of lipase, which helps in the breakdown and absorption of fats. Yellow croaker is sweet in taste, warm in nature, and can promote digestion and warm the stomach and middle.
Recipe 3: Ginseng and Astragalus Stewed Chicken with Monkey Head Mushroom
Main Ingredients: 100g monkey head mushroom, 1 hen (about 750g), 10g astragalus, 10g radix codonopsis, 10g jujube
Seasonings: a few slices of ginger, a few knots of green onion, 10g cooking wine, appropriate amount of clear broth, starch
Preparation: 1. Wash the monkey head mushroom and remove the stems. After soaking, squeeze out the remaining water to remove the bitter taste, then cut into 2mm thick slices. 2. Remove the head and feet of the hen, chop it into pieces, and place it in a stew pot. 3. Add ginger slices, green onion knots, cooking wine, and clear broth. Place the slices of monkey head mushroom, soaked and washed astragalus, radix codonopsis, and jujube on top. Stew slowly over low heat until the meat is cooked and tender. Season to taste and serve.
Effect: Ginseng and astragalus stewed chicken with monkey head mushroom has the effect of invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi. It can effectively alleviate symptoms such as male indigestion and stomach pain. Monkey head mushroom, also known as lion's mane mushroom, contains 8 essential amino acids necessary for the human body. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach and promoting digestion, and has good therapeutic effects on gastric ulcers and gastritis. The hen can invigorate the spleen, nourish the stomach, and harmonize the five organs. Astragalus and radix codonopsis also work together to invigorate the qi, nourish the blood, and generate body fluids. Reasonable consumption can significantly improve the physical condition of males.
Recipe 4: Braised Ox Tail with Soy Sauce
Main Ingredients: 1 ox tail, appropriate amount of bay leaves, carrots, onions, and celery
Seasonings: garlic, soybean paste, sesame oil, white pepper powder
Preparation: 1. Wash the ox tail. In a pot, add water and the ox tail. After boiling, skim off the floating impurities, then add large pieces of carrots, onions, celery, and 2 bay leaves, as well as a few cloves of garlic. Simmer over low heat. 2. After about 3 hours of simmering, remove the ox tail and set it aside. Remove the vegetables from the soup. 3. Remove the floating oil from the soup, marinate the cooked ox tail with soybean paste, chopped green onions, minced garlic, sesame oil, and white pepper powder, then put it back in the pot. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer for a while. Serve.
Effect: Braised ox tail with soy sauce has the effects of invigorating the spleen, nourishing the stomach, replenishing qi and blood, and strengthening muscles and bones. It can effectively alleviate symptoms of male qi and blood deficiency. Ox tail contains rich fats, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients, which can provide necessary nutrition to the body. It is also rich in collagen and has a delicious taste. It has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing blood, strengthening muscles and bones.
Recipe 5: Potato Braised Beef
Main Ingredients: 500g beef, 300g potatoes
Seasonings: 6g salt, 20g soy sauce, 2g monosodium glutamate, 15g sugar, 10g spring onion, 10g ginger, 20g cooking wine, 40g salad oil
Preparation: 1. Cut the beef into approximately 3cm square pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. 2. Place a wok over high heat, add salad oil, heat it up, then add spring onion, ginger, and beef cubes. Stir-fry until fragrant, add salt and soy sauce, stir-fry briefly, then add water (level with the beef). Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off any floating impurities, then switch to low heat and simmer. 3. When it is almost tender, add sugar, potatoes, cooking wine, and monosodium glutamate. Continue simmering until the beef is tender and soft. Serve.
Effect: Potato braised beef has the effect of invigorating the spleen and replenishing deficiencies. It is suitable for consumption by men who have just recovered from a serious illness. Beef is the second most consumed meat in China, second only to pork, and is known as the "pride of meat" in Chinese culture. Beef contains abundant protein, and its amino acid profile is more suitable for human needs. Beef has the effects of invigorating the spleen, nourishing the stomach, resolving phlegm, quenching thirst, and strengthening muscles and bones. However, due to the difficulty in digesting beef muscle fibers, elderly men should limit their intake of beef.
