Many people have the problem of insufficient blood and qi, which can cause harm to the body. If you want to stay healthy, diet is an important factor. For example, if you want to nourish qi and blood, drinking porridge is a good choice! So, what are some porridges that can nourish qi and blood? And what foods can help with blood replenishment? Let's take a look together!
Nourishing Qi and Blood Porridge
1. Red Date, Longan, and Black Rice Porridge
Ingredients: Black rice, longan, red dates, osmanthus, and rice.
Instructions:
1. Wash the dried red dates and remove the pits. Peel the longan and set aside.
2. Cook black rice and white rice in a 3:1 ratio.
3. When the rice is soft, add red dates, longan, and osmanthus and cook for ten minutes.
4. You can add some rock sugar for taste.
Benefits: This porridge has nourishing effects for women after childbirth, those recovering from illness, as well as patients with kidney deficiency, poor complexion, and premature graying of hair.
2. Pumpkin and Millet Porridge
Ingredients: One cup of millet, pumpkin puree, and rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the millet with water and soak it for one hour.
2. Put the soaked millet and water in a pot, add a small piece of rock sugar, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off any foam, and simmer on low heat for one hour.
3. Add the prepared pumpkin puree to the porridge and cook for about 10 minutes. Once it boils, reduce the heat and let the pumpkin and millet blend together, then turn off the heat.
Benefits: Pumpkin can strengthen the middle and nourish qi, and clear heat and detoxify. Millet can promote digestion, nourish deficiencies, and strengthen the Dantian. It can be used for replenishing qi and blood, weak constitution, and poor appetite.
