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Friday, February 7, 2014

20 Good foods for New Mothers during Postpartum 坐月子

Do you know.. The following A-Z food are also good for anyone else in the family:

Abalone for its protein and vitamin E
Angelica (dang gui 当归 ) to enhance blood circulation
Black fungus (hei mu er 黑木耳) to cleanse the arteries
Black vinegar (hei cu 黑醋) to purify the blood
Blueberries as they are rich in antioxidants
Chestnuts (li zi 栗子) to invigorate and resolve irritability
Chicken to improve mood
Chinese wolfberry (gou qi 枸杞) to nourish liver, kidneys and eyes
Dark-coloured beans for being rich in fibre and folate
Dried longan (long yan gan 龙眼干) to promote restful sleep
Eucommia bark (du zhong 杜仲) for the kidneys, sinews and bones
Eggs to nourish the body and complexion
Fish, especially salmon, as a source of protein and Omega-3 fats
Lean beef as it is rich in iron, for energy
Low-fat dairy products as a source of calcium
Old ginger (lao jiang 老姜) to warm the body
Polygonum multiflorum (he shou wu 何首乌) to prevent hair loss
Red dates (hong zao 红枣) to improve energy and calm the mind
Sesame oil (xiang ma you 香麻油) for being rich in vitamin E, iron and calcium
Turmeric (huang jiang 黄姜)  for its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties

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