Whenever we give blessings to others, it always includes the wish for "good health and a long life". It is evident that longevity is the desire of everyone. We study, work, and live to have a better life and leave behind some wonderful moments in the long scroll of time. Modern medical technology is becoming more and more advanced, and human life expectancy is increasing. However, recent studies have shown that the average life expectancy of Chinese people is gradually decreasing. Why is this? It is because people's awareness of health preservation is still relatively weak. In fact, health preservation is not difficult. It just requires paying more attention to improving daily diet. Let's take a look together!
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation
1. Red Date and Coix Seed Powder
Benefits of Red Date and Coix Seed Powder
Red dates are very effective in nourishing the blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that many people have weak physical constitutions due to the deficiency of both qi and blood. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly nourish the body with blood. Many people ask, how do I know if my body needs blood nourishment? Let me share a method with you. The half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail is the reference point for determining whether your qi and blood are deficient. If the half-moon shape gradually becomes smaller, it indicates that your body is in a state of deficiency of both qi and blood.
The main effect of coix seed is beauty and rejuvenation, maintaining youthful skin, and improving complexion. Therefore, red date and coix seed powder is one of the best medicinal diets for nourishing the blood and beautifying the skin.
Recipe for Red Date and Coix Seed Powder
Remove the pits from the red dates, grind them together with coix seed, and stir-fry them until cooked. This recipe is suitable for office workers. You can have some as a snack during afternoon tea to replenish energy and nourish the blood and qi.
2. Lily and Winter Melon Soup
Benefits of Lily and Winter Melon Soup
Lily has the effects of nourishing the lungs and calming the mind. Especially now, air pollution is becoming more and more severe, and the incidence of lung cancer is increasing. We should pay attention to the maintenance of our lungs. Speaking of maintenance, many people's first thought is various health supplements, but I still recommend using traditional Chinese medicinal diets, which are healthier.
Winter melon has the effects of diuresis, lowering blood pressure, and protecting the kidneys. In recent years, the incidence of kidney and vascular diseases has significantly increased. We should attach great importance to this issue and regularly check the health of our kidneys. Lily and winter melon soup can nourish the lungs, nourish the kidneys, protect the heart, and have diuretic and calming effects. It is one of the preferred soups for summer health preservation.
Recipe for Lily and Winter Melon Soup
Take 50 grams of lily and 100 grams of fresh winter melon, cut them into thin slices, and add an egg white. First, pour the lily and winter melon into boiling water. After the soup boils, add the egg white. Then, add salt, MSG, and other seasonings to taste.
