Wellness topic · page 25

Everyday Balance

Congee & Porridge

Laba Eight-Treasure Congee

traditionally used to warm the stomach and dispel cold in winter

⏱ 10 hr 4–6 bowls / 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Bell Pepper and Black Iberico Pork Stir-Fry

a light everyday side dish traditionally associated with warming the stomach and supporting the spleen

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Fruit-Infused Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu)

traditionally associated with supporting immunity, reducing blood lipids, and anti-aging; not a cure or treatment

1 jar (~500 ml) — taken in small daily doses

Soups

Prince Ginseng and Adenophora Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and support recovery from dry cough

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Sprouted Grain, Malt and Pork Soup

supports digestion, eases bloating, and helps restore appetite

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Octopus Soup

Traditionally supports blood nourishment and hair health after childbirth

⏱ 140 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Almond and Pork Lung Soup

Traditionally supports lung nourishment, calming persistent cough and wheeze

⏱ 150 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, African Sea Coconut and Partridge Soup (Huai Shan Qi Zi Hai Di Ye Zhe Gu Tang)

Traditionally associated with nourishing lung qi, reducing phlegm, and relieving persistent cough

⏱ 105 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Goji Berry and Mulberry Clam Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and supporting eye health

⏱ 40 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Sheng Di, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, relieving fatigue, and calming restlessness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (2 servings)

Soups

Mulberry Goji Quail Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys to support vision

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Black Pork Stir-Fry with Zucchini, Cordyceps Flower and Cloud Ear Fungus

a nourishing everyday stir-fry; cordyceps flower is traditionally associated with supporting lung and kidney health

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji & Pearl-Meat Chicken Soup

Nourishes the liver to support the eyes and ease eye strain

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fish Maw Goji Berry Frog Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin and blood, supporting skin smoothness and elasticity

⏱ 200 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella, Luo Han Guo and Zhejiang Fritillary Tea

Traditionally used to support reduction of swelling and nodules

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Maitake Mushroom, Shiitake, Fresh Yam & Goji Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting immune function and general wellness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Coral Grass & Goji Berry Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with supporting skin clarity, gentle bowel regularity, and nourishing the liver

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Coconut Seafood Fried Rice

traditionally associated with supporting spleen and stomach function, strengthening vitality, and generating fluids

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Cicada Flower, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver blood and support eye health

⏱ 2 hr 2–3 servings

Soups

Huai Qi Abalone Chicken Soup

nourishes liver and kidney yin, supports eye clarity and vitality

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Tomato Mixed Vegetable Pasta

stimulates appetite, provides balanced low-fat nourishment

⏱ 30 min 1–2 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Vinegar-Braised White Cod (Cu Liu Bai Xue Yu)

supports calcium absorption, light and nutritious everyday fish dish

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Soups

Bei Qi Poria Damp-Clearing Soup (Bei Qi Fu Ling Qu Shi Tang)

supports spleen function, traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention and fatigue

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger-Jujube-Coix Seed Tea

traditionally associated with warming digestion, easing fatigue and relieving dampness

⏱ 20 min 10 tea bags (1 per serving)