What should women eat if they have insufficient qi and blood? Doctors recommend these 8 foods

When you wake up in the morning and open your sleepy eyes, the first person you hope to see is a sickly, yellow-faced woman, or a beautiful woman with rosy blood? Any normal man would choose the latter without hesitation. The editor’s male best friend said that to be an attractive beauty, it is not enough to have a hot body, but also a pretty face like a peach blossom.

Looking bad? It's obviously insufficient blood.

Look at the celebrity moms, Yang Mi, Alyssa Chia, Kun Ling, Yin Nengjing, which one of them doesn’t have perfect skin and temperament? Why are they younger and more beautiful after becoming mothers? On the contrary, many women around me 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.

Dr. Liu Jia from the Department of Clinical Nutrition of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University introduced that a person's facial complexion refers to the overall impression of the dynamic expressions of facial function, color, activity changes, etc., which are mostly related to the body's qi and blood, spirit, and disease during that period. When the human body lacks Qi and blood, it often manifests as a dull, sallow complexion and lack of energy. Even with the magical concealing power of cosmetics, it can only cover up temporarily and cannot hide the poor foundation of the face. No matter how much skin care products are applied, the skin's absorption space is limited, and the face after removing makeup is still too embarrassing to show to others.

For this type of sisters, it is recommended to ask the two masters of diet therapy and massage for help: 1. A reasonable diet will make the naturally rosy complexion show on your face from the inside out. 2. There are four acupoints in the human body that are related to complexion, qi and blood. Practice has shown that regular massage and stimulation of these acupoints can have a beauty-enhancing effect.

Skin nutrition needs vary among three age groups

15 to 25 years old

This period is when women's menstruation begins and their reproductive organs mature. With the development of the ovaries and the production of hormones, sebaceous gland secretions will also increase. If you want your skin to be smooth, rosy and elastic, you must consume enough protein, fatty acids and multiple vitamins. Such as cabbage, leek, bean sprouts, lean meat, beans, etc. At the same time, pay attention to eating less salt and drinking more water. This can not only prevent the skin from drying out, but also increase urine volume, which helps lipid metabolism and reduces oil exuding from the face.

25 to 30 years old

At this time, wrinkles will gradually appear on women's forehead and under their eyes, the secretion of subcutaneous oil glands will decrease, the skin's luster will weaken, and the roughness will increase. Therefore, in terms of diet, in addition to maintaining a good eating habit of eating light food and drinking plenty of water, you should especially eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin B, such as shepherd's purse, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, fungus, milk and so on.

30 to 40 years old

At this time, women's endocrine and ovarian functions gradually weaken, their skin becomes prone to dryness, crow's feet begin to appear at the corners of their eyes, their jaw muscles begin to relax, and their smile lines become more obvious. This is mainly due to the lack of water and vitamins in the body. During this period, you should insist on drinking plenty of water. It is best to drink a glass of 200-300 ml warm water after getting up in the morning. In addition to eating more fresh vegetables, fruits and melons rich in vitamins, you should also pay attention to supplementing animal protein rich in collagen. You can eat pig's trotters, pork skin, fish, lean meat, etc.

8 must-have beauty foods for detoxification and beauty

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.

carrot

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.

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.

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.

sweet potato

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.

brown rice

Brown rice is whole rice that retains the rice bran. It is rich in fiber, has the ability to absorb water and fat, provides a considerable sense of fullness, and can regulate the intestines and facilitate bowel movements. Brown rice can inhibit the production of melanin, keep the skin white, promote metabolism, prevent arteriosclerosis, visceral dysfunction and cancer.

Recommended way of eating: Eating a bowl of brown rice porridge or a cup of brown rice for breakfast every day will be a good way to detoxify.

green beans

Mung beans have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, removing dampness and promoting diuresis, and relieving heat and thirst. It is rich in vitamin B, glucose, protein, amylase, oxidase, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other ingredients. Regular consumption can help excrete toxins from the body and promote normal metabolism.

Recommended way to eat: Make it into mung bean soup, but the cooking time should not be too long to avoid the destruction of organic acids and vitamins and reduce their effects.

Job's tears

Job's tears can promote blood circulation and water metabolism in the body, exert a diuretic and swelling-reducing effect, and help improve edema-type obesity. It is also a beauty food. Regular consumption can keep human skin shiny and delicate, eliminate acne, freckles, age spots, pregnancy spots, and butterfly spots, and is beneficial for improving desquamation, acne, chapped skin, and rough skin.

Recommended way of eating: Boil the coix seeds in boiling water until they are soft, then add a little sugar according to personal taste. It is a natural skin care product.