What foods can help to replenish qi and nourish the blood?
Disease description:
Recently, I have often looked pale. A friend mentioned it might be due to insufficient qi and blood, and that my overall condition isn't very good. I want to properly nourish my body. Doctor, what foods can help replenish qi and blood?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Tonic Qi Foods:
1. Soybeans and soy products: Soybeans are rich in protein and various amino acids, which can enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance, providing a good effect in replenishing Qi.
2. Chinese yam: Chinese yam has a neutral property and sweet taste, functioning to benefit Qi and nourish Yin. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
3. Red dates: Red dates have a warm property and sweet taste, capable of replenishing middle-jiao Qi, nourishing the blood, and calming the mind, especially suitable for women.
4. Chicken: Chicken has a mild nature and is rich in high-quality protein, serving to replenish Qi and blood and strengthen the body.
Nourishing Blood Foods:
1. Pig liver: Pig liver is rich in iron, effectively preventing and treating iron-deficiency anemia.
2. Spinach: Spinach contains abundant iron and vitamin C, helping to increase iron levels in the blood and promote blood circulation.
3. Black sesame seeds: Black sesame seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and trace elements, functioning to nourish Yin and blood, moisten the intestines, and relieve constipation.
4. Brown sugar: Brown sugar has a warm property and sweet taste, capable of activating blood circulation to remove blood stasis, warming the stomach to dispel cold, and is particularly effective for individuals with deficiency of both Qi and blood.
