What foods are good for the spleen?

I believe many friends have this feeling, that is, they always feel that they can’t eat much in summer. In fact, this is because the weather is hot and humid in summer, and the spleen and stomach are most damaged, so there will be a loss of appetite. So if you want to be healthy in the summer, you should first pay attention to eating more foods that strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach. So what are the specific foods that strengthen the spleen?

Jujube: It has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, and replenishing qi and blood. Li Shizhen said, "Dates are the fruit of the spleen and are good for eating for spleen diseases." Jujubes are a good healthy food for patients with weak spleen and stomach, insufficient qi and blood, fatigue, weakness, and insomnia. Jujubes are most suitable for people with spleen deficiency, loose stools, weak stomach, poor appetite, and insufficient qi and blood.

Job's tears: It has the functions of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing away heat and removing dampness, and it is especially easy to digest and absorb, making it a very good therapeutic food.

Peanuts: Peanuts are sweet and mild in nature, and have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, nourishing and regulating qi, and clearing the throat. They can be used for diseases such as dry cough, nausea, and athlete's foot. Most of the fat they contain is unsaturated fatty acids, which have the function of lowering cholesterol and making the skin moisturized and delicate. They also contain lecithin and cephalin, which are important substances needed by the nervous system, and can make people smarter and not forgetful. Peanut skins also contain more vitamins B1, B2 and other substances, which are effective for eye diseases, cheilitis and other diseases.

Yam: It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and kidneys. It is a good remedy for people with weak spleen and stomach.

White lentil: nourishing without being greasy, and removing dampness without being dry. It is especially suitable for those who are weak after illness.

Walnut: It contains 40-50% fat, most of which is unsaturated fatty acids, which have the effect of lowering cholesterol and preventing arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure. Walnut kernels are also rich in phospholipids and vitamin E, which have the effects of enhancing cell activity, promoting hematopoietic function, and increasing appetite.

Corn: It has the functions of nourishing the middle and replenishing Qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys. It is used for poor appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting and weakness after illness caused by spleen and kidney deficiency.

Carrot: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that carrots can strengthen the stomach, promote qi and help digestion. They can be used as an auxiliary diet therapy for those with spleen deficiency, food stagnation, loss of appetite, and long-term diarrhea. In addition, there are some traditional Chinese medicines that are very good at strengthening the spleen and stomach. When you have time, it is a good choice to pair them with suitable food and make a pot of delicious and nourishing soup.

Cherry: sweet, slightly sour, and warm in nature. Go into spleen and stomach meridians. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, dispelling wind and dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach. It can be used to treat symptoms such as physical weakness and qi deficiency after illness, palpitations and shortness of breath, fatigue and poor appetite, dry throat and thirst, rheumatic pain in the waist and legs, numbness of the limbs, difficulty in flexing and extending joints, and frostbite.

White radish: It has the function of relieving gas, helping digestion and eliminating phlegm. Used for indigestion, abdominal distension and pain, etc.

Quail: It has the functions of nourishing the five internal organs, strengthening the vital energy, and clearing away dampness and heat. It is used for malnutrition, consumptive weakness, long-term diarrhea, dysentery, loss of appetite and other diseases.

Pork tripe: has the effect of replenishing deficiency and strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is used for weakness due to consumptive disease, stomach pain, gastroptosis, and malnutrition in children.

The above-mentioned foods all have the effect of strengthening the spleen. After knowing what the foods are that can strengthen the spleen, I would also like to remind all friends that many foods in summer can clear away heat. Although these foods can prevent people from getting angry, they can cause some harm to the spleen and stomach. Therefore, eating appropriate amounts of heat-clearing and detoxifying foods is the key to nourishing the spleen and stomach.