Pale complexion and fatigue are signs that you need to replenish your blood and Qi. When you have blood deficiency, you need to replenish both blood and Qi. People with sufficient Qi and blood usually have a rosy complexion and are full of vitality. So, what should you eat to replenish your blood and Qi? What are some good dietary methods? Let's take a look together.
What to Eat to Replenish Blood and Qi
1. Black Sesame
Black sesame nourishes the liver, kidneys, lungs, and spleen meridians, and has the effects of nourishing blood, improving eyesight, promoting sperm production, nourishing the liver, and promoting hair growth. Consuming black sesame can promote kidney blood production, liver blood storage, and spleen blood regulation.
2. Fish Collagen
Fish collagen also has excellent effects in replenishing blood and Qi and nourishing the complexion. It is beneficial for people with insufficient Qi and blood, fatigue, dull skin, and facial wrinkles.
3. Silkie Chicken
In ancient times, silkie chicken was made into medicine specifically for empresses and concubines to regulate menstruation, moisturize the skin, and fight against aging. It has excellent effects in replenishing blood and nourishing Yin. Making soup with silkie chicken is a good choice.
4. Chinese Angelica (Dang Gui)
Chinese Angelica is a common Chinese medicinal herb that has a good effect in replenishing blood and Qi. Its effect is even better when paired with Astragalus.
5. Dried Radish
Dried radish is a very beneficial vegetable and an inexpensive yet excellent health food. It is rich in vitamin B and has a high iron content. Its iron content exceeds that of all other foods except for golden needle mushroom.
6. Red Bean
Red bean has the functions of promoting blood circulation, clearing pus, clearing heat and detoxifying, and diuresis. It can help you solve the problem of edema and weight gain. In terms of nutritional value, red bean is rich in vitamin B1, B2, protein, and various minerals, making it a powerful blood replenishing ingredient.
7. Red Dates
Red dates are well-known for their blood replenishing and Qi nourishing properties. They contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, organic acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, and various amino acids and nutrients. They are also affordable and can be used to make porridge, soup, or eaten directly.
8. Grapes
Grapes have a sweet and sour taste and are neutral in nature. They belong to the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians. Regular consumption of grapes can replenish blood and Qi, strengthen tendons and bones, and promote urination. They are suitable for blood deficiency constipation, spleen deficiency with poor appetite, and spleen deficiency.
9. Pumpkin
Pumpkin, praised as the "miracle for blood replenishment" by the famous Qing Dynasty physician Chen Xiuyuan, is rich in plant protein, carotene, vitamins, essential amino acids, calcium, zinc, iron, cobalt, phosphorus, etc. Among them, cobalt is an important component of vitamin B12, which helps the normal functioning of red blood cells in the blood; zinc directly affects the function of mature red blood cells; iron is a basic trace element for the production of hemoglobin. All of these are excellent nutrients for blood replenishment.
Dietary Methods
1. Tremella and Red Date Soup
Tremella, also known as the "poor man's bird's nest," is similar to bird's nest in terms of color, taste, and efficacy, but it is more affordable. Bird's nest is too nourishing and can easily cause excessive internal heat. Tremella has a cooling and moisturizing effect. Dry heat and internal heat come and go quickly. However, if internal heat persists for too long, it will turn into dry heat. Therefore, eating tremella is effective. Boil tremella with dried longan, goji berries, red dates, and rock sugar to make a soup. It can make your complexion white and rosy, and make you slender and graceful.
2. Black Glutinous Rice Blood Replenishing Porridge
Black glutinous rice, longan, and red dates are well-known blood replenishing ingredients. Adding highly nutritious Chinese yam to the porridge enhances its Qi and blood nourishing effects. Remember to drink it every month, haha! Black glutinous rice, red dates, longan, Chinese yam, and brown sugar. A small reminder: although longan can replenish Qi and blood and promote blood circulation, it is not easily digestible. So, try to add only 7-8 pieces each time (friends with cold stomach can add 2 slices of red ginseng).
