Wellness topic · page 24

Everyday Balance

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, Cloud Ear Fungus & Tofu Puffs with Baby Bok Choy

supports healthy cholesterol levels; nourishes the spleen and mind

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings as a side dish

Soups

Eyebrow Bean, Winter Melon & Chicken Feet Soup

traditionally supports fluid balance and may ease lower-limb puffiness

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

He Shou Wu, Hawthorn Berry & Mulberry Tea

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and liver-kidney balance; nourishes blood

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 cups

Soups

Enoki Mushroom & Silver Carp Head Soup

traditionally nourishes the brain and supports memory; may ease dizziness and tinnitus

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Cold Marinated Indian Aster (Ma Lan Tou) with Spiced Tofu

traditionally used to clear heat, support healthy blood pressure, and soothe the throat

⏱ 20 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Toasted Floating Wheat Tea (Fu Xiao Mai Tea)

traditionally supports the body in reducing spontaneous sweating (day) and night sweats

⏱ 15 min 1 day's tea (2 cups brewed; can steep multiple times)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Cinnamon Twig, Dry Ginger, Angelica & Red Date Tea (Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Dang Gui Zao Tea)

traditionally warms the channels, nourishes blood, and supports the body's natural drainage of excess fluid

⏱ 20 min 1 day's serving (can steep 1–2 extra times)

Soups

Goji Berry, Carrot & Fresh Clam Soup

traditionally nourishes the liver and eyes; associated with supporting healthy blood sugar balance

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple, Chrysanthemum Flower & Fig Tea (Ping Guo Ju Hua Tang)

traditionally clears heat and supports skin clarity; nourishes and brightens

⏱ 55 min 4 cups

Soups

Gold-Silver Cabbage and Fig Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Steamed Pear

traditionally used to dissolve phlegm and soothe a cough

⏱ 45 min 1–2 servings

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee

traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar balance and digestive health

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening the body's defences and improving vitality

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sea Cucumber and Flower Mushroom Braised Chicken

traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, supporting kidney health, and general vitality

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Dangshen, Goji & Quail Soup

traditionally associated with supporting energy, nourishing the spleen-stomach, and calming the mind

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup

traditionally associated with gently nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting appetite and firmer stools in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Goji Leaf, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, brightening the eyes, and nourishing the liver and kidneys

⏱ 25 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Black Sesame & Walnut Paste

traditionally associated with supporting bone density, nourishing the kidneys, and moistening the intestines

⏱ 30 min 4–6 servings

Soups

Lotus Root, Fig and Pork Spine Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support neck and spine comfort

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Ligusticum and Fish Head Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, support mental clarity, and promote a calm mind

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji and Sour Jujube Seed Tea (Qi Zi Zao Ren Cha)

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 25 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Mulberry Mistletoe, Mulberry Fruit, Goji and Black Bean Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support hair vitality, and ease premature greying or hair loss

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls (can be divided over 1–2 days)

Home-Style Dishes

Hemp Seed Paste (Huo Ma Ren Hu)

traditionally used to moisten the intestines, ease constipation, and gently nourish a depleted constitution

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Soups

Snow Fungus, Papaya, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, supporting digestion, and moistening dry skin

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls / suitable for the whole family