When I went to see the doctor before, he said I had some anemia, so I bought some bird's nest to replenish it. I would like to ask if bird's nest can help with blood replenishment?
Does bird's nest help with blood replenishment?
Bird's nest does not have obvious blood replenishing effects.
Bird's nest is a precious tonic food with a sweet taste and a neutral property. It enters the lung, stomach, and kidney meridians, and has the effects of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, benefiting qi, and replenishing the middle. It has a certain therapeutic effect on conditions such as deficiency, cough, asthma, hemoptysis, vomiting blood, and hiccups. However, it does not have obvious blood replenishing effects, so bird's nest does not have obvious blood replenishing effects.
Can bird's nest be eaten for anemia?
Yes, it can.
Anemia refers to a clinical symptom in which the peripheral blood red cell volume decreases below the lower limit of the normal range. It is often manifested as dizziness, fatigue, and lethargy. Anemia patients usually have a low immune function and are susceptible to external pathogens. Bird's nest mainly contains protein, and regular consumption of bird's nest by anemia patients can improve their immune function to a certain extent and reduce the occurrence of other diseases.
What should be noted when eating bird's nest?
1. Do not consume excessive amounts
Although bird's nest itself does not have obvious toxic side effects, because it contains abundant protein, if a large amount is consumed for a long time, the human digestive system may not be able to fully absorb it, leading to energy accumulation and increased burden on the intestines, stomach, and kidneys. It is generally recommended to consume 5-10 grams of bird's nest.
2. Not suitable for consumption during colds
During a cold, it is advisable to expel the pathogen and not to tonify. Bird's nest is a tonic food, and consumption by cold patients may cause stagnation of pathogenic factors in the body, worsening cold symptoms.
3. Not suitable for those with poor gastrointestinal function
Bird's nest contains abundant protein, which is not easily digested and absorbed by the gastrointestinal system. Those with poor gastrointestinal function may not be able to digest and absorb the nutrients in bird's nest, and may experience symptoms such as indigestion.
4. Be cautious for those allergic to protein
The main component of bird's nest is protein. Those allergic to protein should be cautious when consuming bird's nest to avoid allergic reactions such as nausea, diarrhea, rash, and itching.
Methods of consuming bird's nest
Bird's nest stewed with rock sugar
Ingredients: 15g bird's nest, 10g red dates, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the bird's nest in water and remove impurities; wash the red dates and remove the pits, set aside.
2. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil in a pot.
3. Add the bird's nest and red dates, boil, then simmer over low heat for about 1 hour.
4. Then add rock sugar and simmer until dissolved.
Bird's nest porridge
Ingredients: 60g glutinous rice, 5g bird's nest, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the bird's nest in water until soft, and remove impurities.
2. Tear the bird's nest into small pieces.
3. Wash the glutinous rice and put it in a pot.
4. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Add the bird's nest and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.
6. Finally, add rock sugar and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
What foods are good for blood replenishment?
1. Red dates: Red dates have the effects of replenishing blood and calming the mind, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the stomach. They contain various vitamins and amino acids, which can replenish qi and blood and strengthen muscles and bones.
2. Carrots: Carrots are rich in carotene, which can help increase hemoglobin and improve blood quality and concentration.
3. Spinach: Spinach is rich in iron, which is the basic element for the production of hemoglobin. It has certain benefits for patients with iron-deficiency anemia.
4. Dried mulberries: Dried mulberries are also known as "blood-replenishing fruits." They contain abundant iron and other nutrients. Every 100 grams of dried mulberries contains 42.5 milligrams of iron, making them an excellent blood-replenishing food.
