Wellness topic · page 6

Children's Wellness

Soups

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens digestion and moistens the lungs

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally warms the middle and strengthens the stomach

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen and gentle nourishment in children

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 2.5 bowls (one day's serving)

Soups

Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and a healthy complexion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and liver and ease heaviness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (one day's serving)

Congee & Porridge

Carrot and Maltose Congee

Traditionally used to ease a wind-heat cough and transform phlegm

⏱ 55 min 1 small pot (a few servings for a child)

Home-Style Dishes

Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts

A light, cooling dish traditionally chosen to clear damp-heat and ease urinary discomfort

⏱ 10 min 2 servings

Soups

Prosperity Soup (Fat Choy Hou Si Soup)

A savory soup traditionally chosen to settle the stomach after rich, heaty holiday eating

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (about 3–4 servings)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

A cooling drink traditionally given to children with chickenpox to clear heat and ease the rash

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5–6 bowls (family pot)

Soups

Astragalus, Scallion and Douchi Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's defenses against wind-cold colds

⏱ 35 min 2 servings (one day, divided into 2)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs and support a delicate child's resilience

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys for those managing blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Cassia Bark and Brown Sugar Tea

Traditionally warms a cold stomach and eases chilly cramping pain

⏱ 35 min About 3 cups

Soups

Walnut, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and kidneys and soothes cough and wheeze

⏱ 2 hr 15 min About 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Mulberry, Hawthorn and Glutinous Rice Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and supports those with fatty-liver concerns

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Partridge, Papaya and Fresh Lily Bulb Soup

Traditionally used to support milk supply and nourish lungs after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Paste

Traditionally used to support the kidney, calm the mind and aid restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 45 min About 1 jar (many servings, 1 tbsp twice daily)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Soups

Lotus Root, Octopus & Bean Soup

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood, supportive after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Traditionally supports the liver and kidneys and nourishes the blood for healthy hair

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

A clearing, diuretic soup traditionally used to support those with kidney concerns

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls