Food For Middle-aged And Elderly People: A Good Product For Nourishing The Kidneys And Strengthening Yang, Stewed Chicken With Cistanche Deserticola

Food for middle-aged and elderly people: a good product for nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, stewed chicken with Cistanche deserticola

As a food expert, I am well aware that middle-aged and elderly people's bodies are gradually deteriorating and they urgently need to supplement their nutrition. Today, I would like to introduce to you a kidney-tonifying and yang-strengthening delicacy hidden around you - stewed chicken with Cistanche deserticola. This dish is not only delicious but also has high nutritional value, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to eat.

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1, Introduction to dishes

Stewed chicken with Cistanche deserticola is a nutritious and delicious home-cooked dish that has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, strengthening yang, and nourishing qi and blood.

Cistanche deserticola Y.C.Ma, a traditional Chinese medicine for tonifying the kidney, is recorded in the 2015 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. It is a succulent stem of the genus Cistanche in the family Lewandaceae, mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. Cistanche deserticola and Tubular Cistanche deserticola have extremely high medicinal value. They enter the kidney and large intestine meridians. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that Cistanche deserticola "is a nourishing but not severe substance, so it is called Cistanche deserticola" and "it is warm but can moisten, replenish but not dry, smooth but not diarrhea". 

Cistanche deserticola slice

It has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, moistening the intestines, and defecating. Traditionally, it is used for kidney yang deficiency, deficiency of essence and blood, impotence, infertility, soreness of the waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, and constipation due to intestinal dryness, It is the most frequently used tonifying kidney yang medicine in history. Modern pharmacological research shows that Cistanche deserticola has many effects such as improving sexual function, anti-aging, improving learning and memory ability, anti-Alzheimer's disease, defecation, etc. It is widely used in clinical prescriptions of Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese patent medicines, and simple preparations and health care products.

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The main chemical components of Cistanche deserticola are phenylethanoid glycosides, iridoids, and their glycosides, lignans, and polysaccharides. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that phenylethanoid glycosides are the most important active substances in Cistanche deserticola, and have obvious anti-Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, myocardial ischemia, and other effects.

Chicken is rich in high-quality protein and various trace elements, making it one of the essential sources of high-quality protein for the human body. This dish is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to eat every three to five days, which can supplement nutrition, enhance physical strength, and improve immunity.

Main Chemical Constituents of Cistanche deserticola

2, Required materials

1. 500g chicken

2. Moderate amount of Cistanche deserticola

3. slices of ginger

4. Moderate amount of cooking wine

5. Moderate salt intake

6. Adequate amount of water

3, Production method

1. Wash the chicken and cut it into small pieces for later use.

2. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add ginger slices, and boil and blanch the chicken to remove blood foam.

3. Put the blanched chicken into a clay pot and add Cistanche deserticola.

4. Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and pour in an appropriate amount of water.

5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until the chicken is crispy and tender.

6. Add salt to taste according to personal preference.

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4, Nutritional value

This dish is rich in nutrients such as protein, various vitamins, and minerals. Among them, Cistanche deserticola is a traditional Chinese medicine that contains abundant amino acids, trace elements, and other components and has good nourishing effects. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein and various trace elements, which can help enhance physical strength and improve immunity.

5, Suitable for the target audience

Cistanche deserticola stewed chicken is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, especially for those with symptoms such as kidney qi deficiency, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, and tinnitus. At the same time, it is also a good choice for people who are weak, sick, and have low immunity. In addition, this dish has excellent beauty and skincare effects, making it suitable for women to consume.

6, Other related recipe recommendations

1. Cordyceps stewed chicken: Cordyceps is a precious traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of nourishing yin and kidney, nourishing qi and blood. Stewed with chicken can enhance the effect of the Tonic Diet.

2. Black bean stewed chicken: Black beans are a nutrient-rich ingredient that contains abundant protein, minerals, dietary fiber, and other components. Stewed with chicken can nourish the liver and kidneys, and strengthen the body.

3. Stewed chicken with Cistanche deserticola and yam: Cistanche deserticola has the effects of tonifying qi, nourishing blood, calming the mind, and improving intelligence; Yam contains rich ingredients such as starch, vitamins, and minerals. Stewed with chicken can invigorate the spleen, stimulate appetite, nourish yin, and moisten dryness.

7, Precautions

1. During the production process, attention should be paid to the control of the fire to avoid excessive or insufficient heat.

2. Add seasonings in moderation according to personal physique and taste preferences.

3. When consuming, pay attention to moderation to avoid problems such as overheating caused by excessive consumption.

8, Summary

Cistanche stewed chicken is a nutritious and delicious home-cooked dish suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. It has the effects of tonifying kidney and yang, nourishing qi and blood, as well as good beauty and beauty effects. During the production process, attention should be paid to the mastery of heat and the combination of ingredients to achieve the best taste and nutritional effect.