What foods are good for women with kidney deficiency?
My wife is 40 years old. She often feels dizzy and her complexion appears pale. I heard that dietary supplementation might help. Could you advise what foods would be beneficial for her?
Doctor's answer (1)
When women experience kidney deficiency, they can use food to assist in regulation. The following are some suitable foods for women with kidney deficiency:
1. Women can eat more black-colored foods, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, black rice, and black fungus. These foods have the function of nourishing the kidneys. Black beans, in particular, are rich in protein, various minerals, and vitamins, and have effects of nourishing yin to benefit the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, as well as promoting blood circulation and improving vision.
2. Walnuts, goji berries, and yams are also excellent kidney-nourishing foods. Walnuts can tonify the kidneys, consolidate essence, warm the lungs, and relieve asthma; goji berries can nourish the liver and kidneys and benefit the eyes; yams can strengthen the spleen and kidneys, consolidate essence, and stop leukorrhea.
3. Honey has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and replenishing the middle jiao and vital energy, and can help alleviate symptoms such as dry mouth and constipation caused by kidney deficiency.
4. Sea cucumbers are rich in protein, various amino acids, and trace elements, and can nourish yin and benefit the kidneys while strengthening the body, making them suitable for individuals with kidney deficiency.
However, food cannot replace medical treatment. If symptoms worsen or do not improve, prompt medical attention should be sought.
