Here are some traditional Chinese medicine dietary methods for regulating the gastrointestinal tract:
1、 Congee with Yam and Coix Seed
1. Ingredients: 50g yam, 30g Job's tears, 50g glutinous rice.
2. Method: Peel and wash the yam, cut it into small pieces, and wash the Job's tears and glutinous rice. First, put the job's tears and japonica rice into the pot, add some water, boil it over high heat, then turn the low heat to boil until the rice blooms, and then add the yam block to continue cooking until the Congee is thick.
3. Effect: Yam has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the kidneys and essence; Coix seed can promote water infiltration, invigorate the spleen, and stop diarrhea. This Congee can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and improve gastrointestinal function.
2、 Red Date and Millet Congee
1. Ingredients: 10 red dates and 50 grams of millet.
2. Method: Remove the pits from the red dates and wash them thoroughly, then wash the millet. Put millet into a pot, add proper amount of water, boil over high heat, add red dates, turn low heat and cook until Congee thickens.
3. Effect: Red dates can nourish the middle and qi, nourish the blood and calm the mind; Xiaomi can invigorate the spleen and stomach, nourish yin and blood. This Congee can nourish the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
3、 Pumpkin and Carrot Soup
1. Ingredients: 100g pumpkin, 50g carrot.
2. Method: Peel, remove seeds, and cut pumpkin into pieces. Wash and cut carrots into pieces. Put both together in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until soft and tender.
3. Effect: Pumpkin has the effects of nourishing the middle and qi, reducing inflammation and pain; Carrots are rich in nutrients such as carotenoids, which can strengthen the spleen and promote digestion. This soup helps promote digestion and nourish the gastrointestinal tract.
4、 Carp Tofu Soup
1. Ingredients: 1 carp, 100g tofu, ginger slices, scallions, cooking wine, salt in moderation.
2. Method: Wash the crucian carp and make a few cuts on its body. Cut tofu into small pieces. Pour oil into the pot, heat up the oil, and fry the crucian carp until both sides turn golden brown. Add ginger slices, scallions, cooking wine, and an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to low heat for about 20 minutes. Add tofu and continue cooking for 10 minutes, season with salt.
3. Effect: Carp can invigorate the spleen, promote diuresis, and stimulate appetite; Tofu is rich in nutrients such as protein. This soup has the effect of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach.
5、 Lotus Seed Gallbladder Pork Belly Soup
1. Ingredients: 20g lotus seeds, 20g water chestnut, 1 pork belly, ginger slices, cooking wine, salt in moderation.
2. Method: Wash lotus seeds and water chestnuts, wash pork belly and cut into small pieces, blanch in water and set aside. Put all the ingredients into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork belly is cooked to perfection. Season with salt.
3. Effect: Lotus seeds can nourish the spleen, stop diarrhea, benefit the kidneys and nourish the heart; Gallbladder can benefit the kidneys, consolidate essence, nourish the spleen, and stop diarrhea. Pig stomach can nourish deficiency and damage, strengthen the spleen and stomach. This soup can invigorate the spleen and stomach, and enhance gastrointestinal function.