Your complexion is not good, and your qi and blood are insufficient. You should pay attention to your diet.

Many women often complain about their bad complexion. In fact, this is a warning signal sent by our body to remind you to pay attention to the maintenance of your complexion. So what foods should you eat if you look unhealthy?

1. White radish

White radish is a medicinal food all year round, and its effect is much better when eaten raw than after being cooked. It not only has a good diuretic effect, but the cellulose it contains can also help digestion, stimulate gastrointestinal motility, and promote metabolism and the excretion of toxins in the body. It is especially suitable for people who do not exercise regularly and crazy women who do high-intensity mental work.

Recommended way of eating: It can be made into juice or eaten as a cold dish or pickled.

2. Carrots

Carrots are not only rich in carotene, but also contain a large amount of vitamin A and pectin, which are beneficial to promote the excretion of mercury ions in the body and are very suitable for girls who often stay up late. Fresh carrots are better for detoxification.

Recommended way of eating: blend it into juice and add honey and lemon juice. It is delicious, thirst-quenching and also helps detoxification.

3. Lotus Root

Raw lotus root is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving restlessness. It is especially suitable for girls who have acne due to blood heat. After being cooked, it changes from cool to warm, and has the effects of nourishing the stomach and yin, strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi and nourishing blood. It is especially suitable for people who have dry skin and dull complexion due to weak spleen and stomach and insufficient qi and blood. The lotus root nodes between the lotus root segments are a good medicine, which has the effects of strengthening the spleen and appetite, nourishing blood, stopping bleeding, and can also improve the complexion.

Recommended way of eating: squeeze the lotus root into juice, add a little honey to flavor it and drink it directly, or you can heat it over low heat, add a little sugar, and drink it while it is warm.

4. Red Beans

Red beans have the effects of clearing the heart and nourishing the spirit, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys. At the same time, red beans can enhance gastrointestinal motility, reduce constipation and promote urination.

Recommended way of eating: Stew the red beans in an electric cooker and soak them for a while before going to bed. Drink the sugar-free red bean soup as boiled water the next day, which can effectively promote detoxification. If lotus seeds and lilies are added, it will have the effects of consolidating essence and qi, stopping bleeding, and strengthening meridians and bones.

5. Sweet potatoes

Microwave baked sweet potatoes

Sweet potato is one of the best foods for detoxification. It is rich in antioxidant vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E, and contains more than 40% white juice, which has the effect of lowering cholesterol and blood lipids. The fiber it contains is soft and easy to digest, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and help defecation.

Recommended way to eat: The best way to eat sweet potatoes is to roast them and eat them with the skin.