Friday, February 27, 2015

Confinement ingredients

Found a site that provided the following list of confinement ingredients for new mothers and everyone else in the family:-

Abalone for its protein and vitamin E
Angelica (dang gui) to enhance blood circulation
Black fungus to cleanse the arteries
Black vinegar to purify the blood
Blueberries as they are rich in antioxidants
Chestnuts to invigorate and resolve irritability
Chicken to improve mood
Chinese wolfberry to nourish liver, kidneys and eyes
Dark-coloured beans for being rich in fibre and folate
Dried longan to promote restful sleep
Eucommia bark (du zhong) for the kidneys, sinews, and bones
Eggs to nourish the body and complexion
Fish, especially salmon, as a source of protein and Omega-3 fats
Lean beef as it is rich in iron, for energy
Low-fat dairy products as a source of calcium
Old ginger to warm the body
Polygonum (he shou wu) to prevent hair loss
Red dates to improve energy and calm the mind
Sesame oil for being rich in vitamin E, iron and calcium
Turmeric for its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties

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