Recommended winter health soup: a warming and nourishing dietary option

Winter health soup is an important dietary therapy method to resist the cold and enhance immunity. This article focuses on recommending five types of classic soups:Mutton soup, black-bone chicken soup, radish ribs soup, white fungus and lotus seed soupandAngelica ginger mutton soup, respectively targeting the needs of dispelling cold, replenishing qi and blood, and moisturizing dryness. The main content includes the specific functions of soups, suitable groups and simple methods to help readers make scientific choices based on their physical constitution.

mutton soupIt is the first choice to keep out the cold in winter. It is rich in protein and iron and can improve cold hands and feet. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it "tonifies the body and replenishes qi, whets the appetite and strengthens the body". It is recommended to use white radish to remove greasiness, and patients with chronic diseases need to control the amount of consumption. Well-known brands such as Inner Mongolia Little Sheep have launched instant mutton soup packets, which are convenient for home cooking.

Connecting with the theme of keeping out the cold above,black chicken soupMore suitable for female conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can nourish the liver and kidneys and relieve menstrual discomfort. Taiwanese brand "Black Feather Silky Chicken" has launched ready-to-eat soup dumplings, which contain 22 grams of protein per 100 grams. It should be noted that it should not be eaten when you have a cold or fever. Combining it with wolfberry and red dates can enhance the blood-enriching effect.

For the problem of dryness in winter,Tremella lotus seed soupIt has the effect of moisturizing the lungs. Research by Beijing Tongrentang shows that its polysaccharide components can enhance the defense of respiratory mucosa. It is recommended to use Fujian Gutian Tremella, which works better when paired with fresh lilies. Diabetic patients should reduce the amount of rock sugar and can use sugar substitutes instead.

Taken together, health-preserving soups in winter need to be selected according to different body types: mutton soup is suitable for people with yang deficiency, black-bone chicken soup is suitable for people with blood deficiency, and white fungus soup is suitable for people with hot and dry constitutions. All soups should avoid excessive addition of salt and fat, and patients with chronic diseases are advised to consult a physician. Common products in supermarkets include Little Sheep Soup Packets (Mengniu), Black-bone Chicken Soup (Chia Tai), etc. Fresh ingredients are recommended for home cooking.

Cited sources: 1. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen 2. "Essentials of Drinking and Diet" Hu Sihui 3. Beijing Tongrentang Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022 Winter Diet Therapy Report