Ingredients: Lamb, cabbage, seasonings (as needed)
Method: Rinse lamb, cut into small pieces, and place in a pot. Boil lamb in water until cooked. Add washed and chopped cabbage, then simmer briefly.
Benefits: Warms the middle burner and stomach
Indications: Cold pain and distension in the epigastric region with abdominal discomfort and poor appetite caused by spleen-kidney yang deficiency.>Tripe and Cabbage Soup
Ingredients: Cabbage, cooked tripe (pork, beef, or lamb), seasonings to taste
Preparation: Slice tripe, boil in water until tender. Add washed and chopped cabbage. Once cabbage is cooked, season to taste.
Benefits:Tonifies deficiency and alleviates pain. Indications: Symptoms of spleen-stomach deficiency such as epigastric fullness, poor appetite, loose stools, and fatigue. Sweet Potato and Chestnut Rib Soup Sweet potatoes are neutral in nature and sweet in taste, tonifying the spleen and boosting qi.Medical texts note: Sweet potatoes "tonify the middle burner, warm the stomach, and nourish the five viscera." Consumed during cold weather, they fortify vital energy, nourish the stomach, aid digestion, eliminate food stagnation, and also clear the intestines and promote weight loss.
Preparation: 250g pork ribs, 1 sweet potato, scallions, ginger, salt to taste
Method: Rinse ribs. Peel and dice sweet potato. Prepare scallions and ginger.and wash the chestnuts. Bring water to a boil in a pot, blanch the ribs, then remove and rinse. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and simmer for two hours. Add a pinch of salt before serving.This soup strengthens the spleen, clears heat, and drains dampness.
When experiencing poor appetite or weakened digestion, drink the broth instead of water to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. Suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach.
Regulating Spleen and Stomach: Congee Varieties
Iron Stick Yam and Black Sesame Congee
Iron stick yam, rich in 18 amino acids, over 10 trace elements, and other minerals, strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes the lungs and kidneys, replenishes qi, fortifies deficiency, consolidates kidney essence, and calms the mind.
Preparation: Prepare rice, iron rod yam, black sesame seeds, pear juice, rock sugar (or sugar cubes)
Method: Rinse rice thoroughly. Wash iron rod yam, wear gloves to peel off outer skin, and cut into small chunks.Place rice, iron rod yam, and black sesame seeds into a pressure cooker. Add sufficient water, then add two large chunks of pear juice rock sugar. Cover tightly. Bring to high heat until steam rises, then reduce to low heat and cook for 10 minutes.
Digestive Regulation: Yogurt Noodles
Probiotics found in yogurt and other fermented dairy products improve digestive health.The most common probiotic strain in the gut is Lactobacillus acidophilus, found in yogurt. Experts agree yogurt offers exceptional benefits for digestive health.
Recipe: 150g cooked Italian pasta, 2 tbsp corn kernels, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, lemon zest to taste, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt
Method: Using a zester, gently scrape some zest from the squeezed lemon peel and set aside;Whisk together heavy cream, yogurt, sugar, and salt until smooth; toss cooked pasta with the sauce from step 2, then fold in the lemon zest from step 1. Finally, sprinkle with corn kernels.
Bean Sprout Glass Noodles
Mung beans help clear heat and relieve summer heat. Legumes are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and various vitamins.
Preparation: Prepare bean sprouts, a handful of glass noodles, and chopped chili peppers. Wash the bean sprouts thoroughly. Break the glass noodles into pieces and soak in warm water for about ten minutes.
Method: Heat oil in a wok. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant. Add bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly. Add glass noodles and stir-fry over high heat. Add a small amount of water and cover briefly to prevent sticking.
Then add a tablespoon of chopped chili peppers, a little sugar, and salt. Continue stir-frying. Finally, add a dash of chicken bouillon and chopped scallions before serving.Add a tablespoon of chopped chili peppers, a small amount of sugar and salt, continue stir-frying. Finally, add a pinch of chicken bouillon powder and chopped scallions before serving. Vegetarian Dishes for Digestive Health Sweet Potatoes The soft, easily digestible fiber in sweet potatoes promotes intestinal peristalsis and aids bowel movements.
Millet
Gluten-free and gentle on intestinal walls, millet is a mild fiber source that digests easily. It offers diuretic and heat-clearing benefits while being nutrient-rich.
Millet Porridge
1.Rinse the millet, bring cold water to a boil, then add the millet.
2. Once boiling, reduce to low heat.
3. When the grains are tender and the porridge thickens, turn off the heat and serve.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is whole grain rice retaining the bran layer. Rich in fiber, it absorbs water and fats while providing substantial satiety, making it excellent for breakfast.
Pumpkin Brown Rice Porridge
1. Soak brown rice overnight in water the day before. 2. The next day, add brown rice to an appropriate amount of water and cook. Once the porridge is cooked, add diced pumpkin. 3. Cook until the pumpkin is tender, then serve.
Red Beans
Red beans and Job's tears are excellent ingredients. You can simmer a larger batch to enjoy regularly.
Red Bean and Job's Tears Porridge
1. Rinse red beans and Job's tears separately, then soak. Red beans require about 2-3 hours, Job's tears about 1 hour.
2.First boil the red beans. After boiling, add some cold water. Once it boils again, add more cold water. 3. Repeat this process several times. This helps the red beans split open, cook faster, and become more fragrant. 4. Once the red beans have split open, add the Job's tears. Bring to a boil over high heat. 5. Reduce to low heat and simmer until thick and sticky. Add rock sugar to taste. Yam Yam can regulate the digestive system. It can be used in nourishing soups or stir-fried, both of which are delicious. Stir-Fried Yam 1. Peel the yam and slice it diagonally into segments.>Yam aids digestion and can be used in nourishing soups or stir-fried for exceptional flavor.
Stir-Fried Yam
1. Peel yam, slice diagonally into segments, then cut vertically into diamond-shaped pieces. Prepare carrots similarly. Cut bok choy into sections.
2.Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add yam and carrot, blanch until water returns to a boil, then remove. Briefly blanch bok choy and remove immediately.
3. Heat a small amount of oil in a clean pan. Add blanched vegetables and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry over high heat until evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Job's Tears
Job's Tears with Rock Sugar
1.Place Job's tears and sufficient water in a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then add more water.
2. Repeat boiling and adding water three times. Drain off excess liquid.
3. Mix Job's tears with a suitable amount of rock sugar syrup. Serve immediately.