Modern life is fast-paced, often leaving us feeling tired and sweating profusely with minimal activity, which is often a manifestation of qi deficiency. Qi deficiency, as a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution, is characterized by pale complexion, shortness of breath, easy sweating, and easy fatigue. Although not severe, long-term neglect may lead to a decrease in quality of life and health risks. Therefore, timely adjustments and tonifying the spleen and qi are crucial for improving qi deficiency. Fortunately, many everyday foods can help us achieve this goal.
Chinese yam, also known as Huai yam, is a tonic that promotes spleen and stomach health, and tonifies the kidneys and lungs. It contains mucoproteins, amylase, and various nutrients that are beneficial for enhancing digestion and immunity, making it particularly suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach. Chinese yam can be cooked in various ways, such as stewing, steaming, making paste, or pastries, which are not only delicious but also nourishing.
Chicken meat is warm in nature and can effectively tonify the middle and qi, nourishing the body. It is high in protein, rich in vitamins and minerals, easy to absorb, quickly restores physical strength, and when combined with Chinese yam, Astragalus, and other medicinal ingredients, the qi tonifying effects are more pronounced.
Red dates are warm and sweet in nature, nourishing blood, calming the mind, and tonifying the middle and qi. They contain sugars, proteins, vitamin C, etc., beneficial for improving complexion, relieving palpitations, insomnia, and fatigue. Red dates can be consumed directly or soaked in water, cooked in porridge, stewed in soup, such as red date and wolfberry tea, all are good choices.
Chestnuts are warm and sweet in nature, have the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach. Their rich starch, vitamins, and minerals can tonify the spleen and relieve qi deficiency caused by weak spleen and stomach. Chestnuts are suitable for cooking porridge, stewing soup, stir-frying, or making candied chestnuts, chestnut cakes, tasty and nourishing.
Glutinous rice is warm and sweet, capable of tonifying the middle and qi, warming the spleen and stomach. It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and useful in reducing fatigue, spontaneous sweating, and weak spleen and stomach. Glutinous rice products such as Eight Treasure Rice, lotus root with glutinous rice, or glutinous rice porridge cooked with red dates and longan have better tonifying effects.
In addition, people with qi deficiency should increase their intake of proteins, trace elements, and vitamins, recommended fish, eggs, and soy products, while reducing greasy, spicy, and raw-cold foods to avoid exacerbating qi deficiency.
Aside from diet, moderate exercise, adequate sleep, and a positive mindset are also key. Engaging in outdoor activities moderately, ensuring good sleep, maintaining a cheerful mood, all contribute to promoting physical health.
In conclusion, through balanced diet and lifestyle adjustments, we have the complete ability to bid farewell to qi deficiency and embrace energetic days ahead.
