Top Nine Foods for Boosting Qi and Blood:
1. Longan Fruit—A Well-Known Folk Remedy for Blood Replenishment
Longan fruit, also known as dragon's eye, is available fresh each summer. It contains vitamins A and B, glucose, sucrose, and abundant iron.Longan soup and longan wine are highly recommended for pregnant women and new mothers as excellent blood-nourishing foods!
2. Dried Mulberries
Dried mulberries are currently the fruit and fruit product with the highest natural iron content, containing 42.5mg of iron per 100g. They truly deserve the title of "blood-nourishing fruit" among fruits.It is generally recommended to cook dried mulberries into porridge. Consuming one bowl of mulberry porridge daily not only nourishes the blood but also promotes beauty. However, pregnant women should use with caution.
3. Black Dates
Among dried dates, black dates and honey dates are most highly regarded. They contain 3.7-3.9mg of iron per 100g, making them excellent blood-nourishing foods. Dried dates are also rich in vitamin C, which is a key factor in promoting iron absorption, making the body's iron uptake more efficient.However, dried dates are high in dietary fiber, which can be hard to digest. Therefore, they should not be consumed in large quantities daily and are best prepared in soups or porridge.