Seasonal Diet Therapy
"Yin energy gradually increases, dew forms and turns white." Ngayon ay ang White Dew, isa sa 24 solar terms. Sa rehiyon ng Yangtze River, talagang "dew forms and turns white", at sa Timog, kahit hindi pa gaanong malakas ang autumnal feeling, nararamdaman na ang yin energy, at ang umaga at gabi ay may lamig. Sa panahon na ito, ang mga soup na inihahanda para sa pagkain ay nagsisimula na mag-focus sa yin supplementation. Bukod dito, dahil sa napakalakas na init noong tag-init, ang katawan ay nabalisa ng yin at nawala ang fluids, kaya dapat na i-adjust ang katawan.
Kaya inirekomenda ang isang recipe — Lotus Seed Oyster Duck Soup
Ang Lotus Seed Oyster Duck Soup ay may magandang lasa, at may benepisyo sa yin supplementation, kidney tonification, spleen strengthening, blood nourishment. Maaari rin itong gamitin bilang soup sa pagdiriwang ng Mid-Autumn Festival, at maaaring tumulong sa mga taong may kidney yin deficiency, na may sintomas tulad ng weak legs and back, dizziness, blurred vision, thirst, nocturnal emission, hot flashes, o spleen deficiency with edema, chronic diarrhea; o matanda na may frequent urination due to kidney deficiency; o mga taong may weakened constitution after illness, fatigue, insomnia.
*[Ingredients] 60 grams of lotus seeds, 250 grams of oysters, one whole duck (about 600–700 grams), 3 slices of ginger.
Ang sopas na ito ay tunay na isang sopas para sa yin supplementation at kidney tonification. Ang lotus seed ay may neutral nature, sweet and astringent taste, na may benepisyo sa kidney tonification, sperm retention, spleen strengthening, and diarrhea control, at ito ay isang pangunahing gamit sa TCM para sa kidney and spleen tonification, and for stopping seminal emission. Ayon sa ancient herbal books, sinabi nila na ang lotus seed ay "good for babies to grow strong, good for elders to live longer" — a nutritious food. Ang oyster ay may neutral nature, sweet and salty taste, na may benepisyo sa yin nourishment and blood tonification, at ito ay isang karaniwang nutritious food, maaaring gamitin sa soup o salad. Dahil sa mataas na content ng mga microelements, ito ay nakakatulong sa intellectual development ng mga bata, kaya tinawag ito bilang "brain-boosting seafood", at minsan tinatawag din ito bilang "sea milk". Ang duck ay may benepisyo sa five organs' yin, clears internal heat, nourishes blood, promotes fluid movement, and nourishes the stomach and generates fluids; ginger helps in digestion and removes fishy smell. When combined into a soup, it nourishes the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and enriches yin and blood — a wholesome soup suitable for all ages, commonly used at home for mild tonification.
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*[Preparation] Soak the oysters in clean water until soft, then wash them. Rinse the lotus seeds and soak them for half an hour. Wash the duck, cut into pieces, then place all ingredients into a clay pot with 1200 ml of water (about 12 bowls), boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 hours. Add salt and a little oil before serving. This serves 4–6 people. The oysters and duck meat can be mixed with soy sauce and served as side dishes. By She Zizhong (Pharmacist, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
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