Nowadays, people pay more attention to health and wellness as their living standards improve. Women focus on beauty while men focus on kidney health. The enthusiasm of men for kidney health is no less than that of women for beauty. There are many methods to nourish and strengthen the kidneys in daily life, and the simplest one is through diet therapy. So, what are some good foods for kidney health?
1. Goji Berry and Sheep Kidney Porridge
Ingredients: 2 pairs of sheep kidneys, 500g of lamb, 500g of goji leaves, 250g of glutinous rice, scallions, water
Instructions: Remove the fat and tendons from the sheep kidneys, cut them into small pieces. Cut the lamb into small pieces as well. Place the goji leaves in a cheesecloth bag. Add 250g of glutinous rice, scallions, and an appropriate amount of water into a sand pot. Cook the porridge until the meat and rice are tender.
Effects: This porridge is beneficial for nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence. It is suitable for conditions such as kidney essence deficiency, lower back pain, and decreased male function.
2. Fish Glue and Glutinous Rice Porridge
Ingredients: 30g of fish glue, 50g of glutinous rice, sesame oil, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Instructions: Put the fish glue and washed glutinous rice into the pot at the same time. Add 500g of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat to cook into a thin porridge. Add an appropriate amount of sesame oil, salt, and MSG to season.
Effects: This porridge helps nourish Qi, blood, and kidney essence. It is suitable for women with weak spleen and kidney, lower back pain, excessive vaginal discharge, and other conditions.
3. Walnut and Goji Berry Porridge
Ingredients: 50g of walnut kernels, 20g of goji berries, 100g of glutinous rice, sugar
Instructions: Crush the walnut kernels. Add them to the pot with goji berries and glutinous rice. Add an appropriate amount of water. Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until it becomes a thick porridge. Add sugar to taste.
Effects: This porridge helps nourish the kidney and replenish essence, strengthen the lower back, and promote bone health.
Learn how to make these three kidney-nourishing porridges, and you can easily make them at home, which is both convenient and healthy.
