Stomach-nourishing porridge suitable for elderly new crown patients recovering later

According to factors such as population immunity, the current situation and future direction of the epidemic, the National Health Commission issued an announcement that the new coronavirus infection will be adjusted from "Class B tube" to "Class B tube"
on January 8, 2023.
The goal of the work is to maintain health and prevent severe diseases, especially for the elderly and people with chronic diseases who need attention
.
Therefore, the seven nutrients of protein, fat, sugar, vitamins, minerals, water and fiber play an important role
in regulating various physiological functions of the body and improving human immunity.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the "foundation of the day after tomorrow" and "the source of qi and blood biochemistry", and only when the spleen and stomach absorb and digest functions normally, the body can absorb nutrients to nourish the whole body, which is of great
significance to the later recovery of new crown patients.
The following will introduce several kinds of stomach porridge suitable for the late recovery of new crown patients, especially suitable for elderly patients
.

Yam lean porridge

Preparation of ingredients

100 grams of lean meat, 50 grams of carrots, 300 grams of yam (Huaiyam is the best), 500 grams of rice, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, refined salt, starch, sesame oil, chopped green onion

Cooking practices

(1) Rinse the rice with water, add 1000ml of water and boil for 30 minutes
.

(2) Cut the lean meat into finely chopped pieces, add appropriate amount of starch, oyster sauce, light soy sauce and stir well
.

(3) Wash the carrot with water and cut it into slices, peel the yam, wash it and cut it into chunks for later use
.

(4) Pour the above ingredients into a pot containing rice, turn to low heat and cook for 15 minutes
.

(5) After cooking, add an appropriate amount of salt and sesame oil to taste, and finally add chopped green onion
.

Dish characteristics and suitable people:

This medicine dietary therapy helps to strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the kidney and improve the essence
.
Modern research shows that yam is rich in cellulose and mucin, which helps to strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, and can enhance the spleen and stomach mobilization function
.
Yam contains a variety of trace elements, among which the content of potassium is high, which has the functions of nourishing cells, strengthening and enhancing the body's hematopoietic function, thereby improving the body's immune function and improving disease resistance
.

Pumpkin lily porridge

Preparation of ingredients

Millet 300 g, lily 20 g, pumpkin 150 g

Cooking practices

(1) Soak the lilies in water in advance, wash them and set aside
.

(2) Rinse the millet, add the millet to the water pot and boil for 20 minutes
.

(3) Peel, bowl and seed the pumpkin, wash and cut into small pieces
.

(4) After adding about 500ml of water to the pot, put the pumpkin together in the pot and cook.

(5) Finally, add the lilies five minutes before the pumpkin is simmered, and then simmer for another 5 minutes
.

Dish characteristics and suitable people:

This medicine dietary therapy helps to clear heat and detoxification, strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish deficiency, moisturize the lungs and relieve cough
.
The pectin contained in pumpkin can protect the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and aid digestion
.
The polysaccharide in pumpkin is a non-specific immune enhancer, which can improve the body's immune function, and has a good effect on people who have been ill for a long time, new crown patients and accompanied by complications, especially suitable for elderly patients
with weak spleen and stomach or lung deficiency, cough, and restless sleep.

Snow lotus porridge with silver fungus

Preparation of ingredients

10 grams of silver fungus, 20 grams of fresh lotus seeds, 100 grams of rice, rock sugar (add or subtract as appropriate for diabetics)

Cooking practices

(1) Soak the silver fungus in boiling water, wash it, and tear it into small florets for later use
.

(2) Peel off the green skin and tender white skin of fresh lotus seeds, cut off both ends, remove the lotus core, boil the water, and soak in clean water (halve the amount of dried lotus seeds, add water and boil for about 10 minutes, poke off the lotus core, and soak in clean water).

(3) Bring water to a boil and boil the washed rice for 30 minutes
.

(4) Add silver fungus, core lotus seeds, simmer for 20 minutes, and finally add rock sugar according to personal taste, let cool and eat
.

Dish characteristics and suitable people:

This medicine dietary therapy helps to nourish the lungs, invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen, clear heat and relieve cough, and is suitable for dry cough and low phlegm, dry mouth and sore throat, fatigue and less food, loose stool, upset and insomnia in the late stage of the new crown
.
Modern research shows that the polysaccharides contained in the fungus are the most important component of the fungus and an important bioactive substance, which can enhance the body's immune function and play a role
in supporting and consolidating the essence.
At the same time, silver fungus contains protein, fat, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients, including 7 of the 8 kinds of amino acids necessary for the human body
.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus seeds help to replenish the spleen and stop diarrhea, benefit the kidney and astringency, nourish the mind and calm the mind, and have a certain relief effect on the symptoms of new coronavirus infection such as diarrhea and nausea, eating this can clear the lungs and spleen, enhance physical fitness, stop vomiting and diarrhea, eliminate fatigue, and enhance appetite
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About the author:

Song Tienli, health manager, member of Chronic Disease Management Branch of Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine, director of China Association for the Promotion of Chinese Medicine Research and Treatment of Preventive Diseases and Sub-health Branch, and member of the Chronic Disease Management Special Committee of the World Federation of
Chinese Medicine Societies.

Preliminary review: Li Song Responsible editor: Zhang Jiazhen Review: Peng Zonglu