What foods can help to nourish the kidneys?
Recently, I have been experiencing excessive hair loss, poor sleep quality, and overall mental fatigue. My friend suggested that I consume some kidney-nourishing foods to improve my vitality and energy. Could you please advise what foods are beneficial for kidney health?
Doctor's answer (1)
In traditional Chinese medicine, kidney tonification often refers to enhancing kidney function. Below are some foods that are considered beneficial for kidney health:
1. Black soybeans and black sesame seeds: Due to their color being associated with the kidneys, traditional Chinese medicine believes they have kidney-nourishing properties and are rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to the kidneys.
2. Walnuts: Rich in protein, minerals, and vitamin E, walnuts are helpful in alleviating symptoms caused by kidney deficiency.
3. Sea cucumbers: As a seafood, sea cucumbers are rich in collagen protein and trace elements and are believed to have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and improving yin.
4. Pig kidneys: Animal kidneys are believed to have a "like replenishes like" effect, and moderate consumption provides protein and trace elements.
5. Goji berries: These can be used as food or brewed as tea and are believed to nourish kidney yin and improve vision.
