The kidney is a very important organ in our body, and we often encounter issues like kidney deficiency. At such times, we need to tonify our kidneys. So, how do we tonify our kidneys in daily life? What foods help tonify the kidneys? The “lucky star” for kidney deficiency is here, eating a little every day can tonify the liver and kidneys, benefit essence and blood, preventing kidney deficiency.
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are known as the “king of nuts,” and their nutrition is very rich. In traditional Chinese medicine, hazelnuts are believed to tonify the spleen and stomach, invigorate qi and strengthen muscles, improve vision, and nourish blood. They are beneficial for symptoms of lung and kidney deficiency, such as thirst, night sweats, and frequent urination. Therefore, hazelnuts not only tonify the spleen and invigorate qi but also have a protective effect on the kidneys. However, hazelnuts are warm in nature, so eating too many can lead to internal heat, it’s best not to exceed 30 nuts per day. You can eat them directly or cook them with goji berries into porridge, which can have a good therapeutic effect for those with liver and kidney deficiencies.
Eggs
Eggs are the best “restorative” after sexual activity. Rich in high-quality protein, eggs are an essential nutrient for sexual health. They can boost vitality, relieve fatigue after intercourse, and can be converted into spermidine in the body, enhancing the quality and vitality of male sperm. They can also accelerate the healing process after the female’s hymen is broken.
Fo-Ti
Fo-Ti has the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, benefiting essence and blood. It has been used by generations of medical practitioners for individuals with kidney deficiency. It is suitable for people with premature graying hair, weak loins and knees, soreness in tendons and bones, nocturnal emissions in men, and abnormal vaginal discharge in women.
Clams
Clams have the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, and benefiting essence and blood. The “Suiyi Ju’s Dietary Recipe” states that they “tonify the kidneys and nourish blood to fill essence.” The “Compendium of Materia Medica” also mentions that clams are a remedy for kidney deficiency with heat. Therefore, they are most suitable for individuals with kidney deficiency who are thin and weak, experiencing steaming bones from overwork, dizziness, night sweats, lumbar pain, and impotence.
Goji Berries
Goji berries have a neutral nature, sweet taste, and the functions of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the liver, benefiting essence and improving vision, strengthening tendons and bones, alleviating lower back pain. Long-term consumption can extend life expectancy. Especially for middle-aged and elderly individuals with kidney deficiency, it is recommended to eat more.
