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Fresh Purple Yam, Lotus Seed, Corn and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen, supporting stable blood sugar, and benefiting the whole family

In short: Fresh Purple Yam, Lotus Seed, Corn and Lean Pork Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen, supporting stable blood sugar, and benefiting the whole family. It is most often made for digestive wellness, blood sugar balance, blood nourishment. Total time about 1 hr 45 min. Key ingredients: lotus seeds, corn, goji berries, lean pork.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Makes
1.2 L
Digestive WellnessBlood Sugar BalanceBlood NourishmentEveryday Balance
Fresh Purple Yam, Lotus Seed, Corn and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

For people watching their blood sugar, many sweet fruits need careful limiting — lower-sugar options like guava, papaya, pomelo, grapefruit, and kiwi are generally better suited. This hearty soup takes a different approach: instead of fruit, it brings together several ingredients — fresh yam, lotus seeds, corn, and goji berries — that Chinese food therapy traditionally associates with supporting the spleen, moderating energy metabolism, and nourishing the blood. The result is a naturally sweet, satisfying broth that the whole family can share.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Lotus seeds · Randomized crossover trial, 10 participants · 2019
    Lotus seed meals had a low glycemic index (GI 21–51 across the lotus seed and adzuki bean meals), while several other starchy foods did not differ significantly from rice. Lotus seed's in vitro hydrolysis index was also lower than that of other test foods.Limitation: Only ten healthy participants and acute single-meal tests, so findings may not apply to people with diabetes or to long-term intake.PubMed 30875961
  • Goji berries · Meta-analysis, 161 participants · 2012
    Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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