Experts say that elderly people often have insufficient blood and qi, which can easily lead to back pain and leg pain. This is a manifestation of insufficient kidney qi, so it is necessary to nourish the kidneys. So what is good for the elderly to nourish their kidneys? Here, we recommend a chestnut porridge.
In traditional Chinese medicine, chestnuts have the functions of nourishing the kidneys and spleen, strengthening the body and bones, benefiting the stomach and calming the liver. They are mainly used to treat kidney deficiency and weakness in the lower back and legs. Chestnuts are therefore known as the "fruit of the kidneys". Eating chestnuts alone may not be fully digested and absorbed. Porridge, as a traditional health food, has a good conditioning effect on the body. The important component of "porridge" is glutinous rice or sticky rice, which has excellent tonic effects on the spleen and stomach, nourishing the "acquired" energy. It is not only easy to digest and absorb, but also can nourish the stomach.
When white rice is cooked at a temperature exceeding 60°C, it undergoes gelatinization. The cooked porridge is soft and easy to swallow, making it the most suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal function. By using porridge to enhance stomach qi, the effectiveness of chestnut porridge is multiplied compared to using chestnuts alone. For people who have long-term back pain and leg pain, it is generally recommended to use 100 grams of glutinous rice and 3-5 raw chestnuts to cook porridge. After the porridge is cooked, add an appropriate amount of refined salt (because salty taste enters the kidney meridian, it can "guide the meridian" and improve the treatment effect). Take it 1-2 times a day, and there will be obvious improvement after one week.
