As one of the important organs of the human body, the liver undertakes a variety of physiological functions, but the fast pace of modern life and poor Xi habits can easily lead to liver fire and cause various discomforts. In addition to good living Xi, diet is also an important aspect of regulating the liver. This article introduces five foods that soothe the liver and protect the liver, including radish, seaweed, lotus root, hawthorn and jujube, and details how they are eaten and their efficacy. A reasonable combination of these ingredients can reduce liver fire and provide adequate nutrition for the body.
Radish has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving gallbladder and detoxifying, and is especially suitable for consumption in winter. Fresh white radish can not only be eaten raw, but also cooked. Next, I will introduce you to a simple recipe - radish omelette. First, wash and peel the radish and cut it into thin strips. Then, add oil to the casserole, heat it, add an egg, fry until golden brown on both sides, and set aside. Next, add chopped green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, then add shredded radish and stir-fry evenly. Add an appropriate amount of boiling water, then add the fried egg and shrimp skin, cook for 5 minutes, and then add salt to taste. This soup both relieves liver fire and provides a wealth of nutrients.
Seaweed is rich in natural iodine and rich in minerals, which play a certain role in removing toxins from the body and reducing liver fire. Nori can be made into a variety of delicious dishes, and here is a simple recipe – scrambled eggs with seaweed. First, tear the nori into small pieces and wash them with water to squeeze out the excess water. Then put it in a pot, beat in three eggs, add chopped green onion and salt, beat and set aside. Next, heat the pan with cold oil, pour in the egg mixture, and stir-fry until cooked through. This dish is beautiful in color and aroma, which not only reduces liver fire, but also provides rich nutrients for the body.
Lotus root is flat and sweet, has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and regular consumption can help regulate liver fire. The following is an introduction to a dish of sweet and sour lotus root. First of all, wash and peel the lotus root, cut it into small cubes, blanch it in hot water, and drain it for later use. Then heat the pan with cold oil, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry to bring out the fragrance, add the diced lotus root and stir-fry evenly, add an appropriate amount of sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce and salt, green pepper cubes and diced carrots, and fry evenly until the diced lotus root is fully cooked. This dish is delicious and nutritious, and it helps to regulate the liver fire.
Hawthorn has the effect of regulating qi and eliminating food, strengthening the stomach and dissolving phlegm, and has a certain relieving effect on relieving indigestion and stomach pain caused by liver fire. Hawthorn can be made into hawthorn tea or added to food. Next, let's introduce a simple recipe – hawthorn cake. First, the hawthorn is cleaned, the core is removed, and the water is drained. Then put it in a pot, add water and rock sugar, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and stir-fry constantly, boil until the hawthorn is ripe, pour it into a cooking cup, and stir into a paste. Finally, put the hawthorn paste into the pot, boil it over low heat until thick, turn off the heat, pour it into the mold and let it cool and solidify, cut it into pieces and serve. This hawthorn cake is sweet and sour and helps to relieve the discomfort caused by liver fire.
Jujube is a natural nourishing ingredient, which has the effect of regulating the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and nourishing blood. At the same time, jujube can also moisten the lungs and relieve cough, which is helpful for alleviating cough symptoms caused by liver fire. We can make jujube into jujube water. First, the dates are cleaned, the core removed, and cut into thin slices. Then put the jujube slices in a cup, add boiling water, and wait for a while before drinking. This cup of jujube water is not only delicious, but also soothes coughs caused by liver fire.
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