Introduction: Walking on the streets and alleys, the air is filled with the fragrance of ripe fruits, making people involuntarily want to seek the nourishment of autumn. Today, I recommend a little tip for autumn health – cook a bowl of sweet soup with these fruits to warm and nourish your heart, have a bowl every day, have a rosy complexion like peach blossoms, sufficient sleep, energetic spirit, and a vibrant body to welcome every splendid autumn day!
1. Autumn fruit fragrance, a natural choice
[Unveiling the mysterious fruit]
The fruit we are talking about today is not some rare treasure, but a common one in autumn – jujube. As the saying goes, “Eat three jujubes a day, youthfulness preserved.” Jujube has long been praised by traditional Chinese medicine as a nourishing delicacy, not only sweet in taste and rich in nutrients, but also containing abundant medicinal value.
[Health wisdom of jujube]
Jujube has a sweet and warm nature, belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians, and has the effects of tonifying the middle, nourishing blood, calming the mind, invigorating the spleen and stomach. The “Classic of Herbal Medicine” records, “Large jujube treats heart and abdominal conditions, nourishes the middle, assists the twelve meridians, calms stomach qi, opens the nine orifices, tonifies deficiencies, relieves shock, heaviness in limbs, and harmonizes other herbs.” This is sufficient to illustrate the important status of jujube in traditional Chinese medicine.
[Why is it suitable to eat jujube in autumn?]
In autumn, the climate is dry, leading to symptoms of yin deficiency, excess fire, dry skin, insomnia, and vivid dreams. Jujube can nourish yin, moisturize dryness, replenish blood, calm the mind, help the body adapt to seasonal changes, and enhance overall health. Additionally, the vitamin C and iron in jujube can improve blood circulation, enhance complexion, giving you a natural rosy glow inside out.
2. Jujube sweet soup, warming the body and soul
-Jujube Sweet Soup-
[Ingredients]
Quality jujubes 10-15 pieces (adjust based on personal preference)
A handful of goji berries (about 10g), boosts immunity, benefits eyesight and skin
5-6 dried longans, nourishes blood, calms the mind, relieves fatigue
Adequate clean water for a clear and sweet soup
A little rock sugar or honey (optional) for seasoning, add sweetness
[Detailed cooking method]
Select ingredients: Firstly, choose plump, red-colored, insect-free jujubes, rinse them in clean water to remove dust and impurities. Similarly handle goji berries and dried longans to ensure cleanliness.
Soak jujubes: Put the cleaned jujubes in a bowl, add enough water to soak for 10-15 minutes, allowing the jujubes to absorb water fully for a richer soup.
Start cooking: Take a clay pot or stainless steel pot (avoid using an iron pot to maintain soup color), pour the soaked jujubes along with the soaking water into the pot, then add adequate water (adjust water level based on preference, generally just above the jujubes). Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat to let the sweetness of the jujubes seep into the soup.
Add ingredients: When the jujubes are soft and the soup turns slightly yellow, add goji berries and dried longans, continue simmering over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Adding goji berries and longans not only enhances the color of the soup but also enriches its nutritional value and texture.
Season and serve: Finally, add rock sugar or honey to taste. For those who prefer the natural sweetness, you can omit sugar and enjoy the innate sweetness of jujubes. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, turn off the heat, a bowl of steaming and fragrant jujube sweet soup is ready!
[Tips]
When cooking jujube soup, it is recommended to use a clay pot or stainless steel pot to avoid using an iron pot to preserve the nutritional content of the jujubes.
Though jujubes are beneficial, they should not be consumed excessively, especially for diabetics and those with digestion issues should manage their intake.
When cooking, you can add other ingredients according to personal preference, such as tremella, lotus seeds, to increase the nutritional value and texture of the soup.
3. Sweet nourishment in autumn
In this refreshing autumn season, why not cook yourself a bowl of jujube sweet soup every day! It is not only a delicious dessert but also a remedy to nourish the body and soul. The sweetness of jujube, the benefits of goji berries, and the calming effect of dried longans… each sip is a natural gift, each drop contains the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. By persisting in consuming it, you will find your complexion becoming rosier, sleep getting sounder, and your body more energetic. Let’s use this bowl of jujube sweet soup to welcome each hopeful autumn day together!
