In the cold and windy winter, the body of the elderly has become the focus of our attention. When they are suffering from insomnia, prepare them with a bowl of warm soup that will not only dispel the cold but also soothe their body and mind. Here, we introduce you to two soups suitable for winter insomnia in the elderly, and how to prepare them.
First of all, we introduce longan lotus seed soup. The ingredients needed include 15 grams of longan, 10 grams of lotus seeds, 10 red dates, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. The specific method is as follows: first, wash the longan and lotus seeds separately, and remove the core of the red dates for later use;Then, put all the ingredients into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutesFinally, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to taste and cook for another 5 minutes. This kind of soup has the effect of nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves, replenishing the middle and invigorating the qi, especially suitable for the elderly with weak constitution, insomnia and dreams. Next, we introduce the sour jujube kernel soup. The required ingredients include 15 grams of sour jujube kernels, 3 grams of licorice, 6 grams of Zhimu, and 6 grams of Poria cocos. The specific method is as follows: first, put the sour jujube kernels and licorice into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat, and cook for about 20 minutes;Then, add Zhimu and Poria cocos and continue to cook for 10 minutesFinally, turn off the heat and add an appropriate amount of honey to taste. This soup has the effect of nourishing the liver and calming the heart, calming the nerves and absorbing sweat, especially suitable for the elderly who are upset, insomnia, palpitations and night sweats.
During the cold winter months, prepare a bowl of warm soup for the elderly to make them feel the warmth and love of home. This is not only a material care, but also a spiritual comfort. I hope that every elderly person can feel warmth and happiness in the cold winter.
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