In winter, due to sudden drops in temperature and large temperature differences, it is a season when cardiovascular diseases frequently occur.According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, one quarter of last year's deaths were caused by cardiovascular diseases; patients should not ignore signs such as palpitations and chest tightness.For those with cardiovascular diseases, what can they eat for food supplementation and medicinal cuisine?Acupuncturist recommends: activating blood circulationTea-eggTriangular burdock fish slicesRice porridge.The Ministry of Health and Welfare reports that in 2012, 42,449 people died from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or hypertension, accounting for 27.6% of total deaths;

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among Taiwanese.Initial symptoms of cardiovascular diseases are not obvious; once blood pressure rises and circulation is obstructed, it can lead to sudden death.People with high or middle age, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and smoking habits belong to the high-risk group for cardiovascular diseases.

If there is a sudden drop in temperature, it is easy to cause severe constriction of blood vessels, leading to blockage of the cardiovascular system, arrhythmia, etc., triggering cardiovascular diseases.Acupuncturist Chen Chao-Zong provides the following two traditional Chinese medicine preventive measures for cardiovascular disease:[Activating Blood Circulation Tea-Egg]

Ingredients:

Eggs320 grams, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15 grams, Safflower 15 grams,Pistachio seeds 10 grams.Preparation:First, put the Salvia miltiorrhiza, safflower, and pistachio seeds into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer for 30 minutes.Turn off the heat to cool down, then turn back on and place the eggs in the pot to cook together for 10 minutes.

When the egg is cooked, remove it and slightly crack the shell; then put it back into the pot and simmer over low heat until the egg white turns purple-red.

Method of consumption: Remove the yolk and eat the white part, consuming 2 to 4 pieces daily.

Benefits: Can treat coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, facial pallor, dark lips, and tongue.

Note: Pregnant women should avoid eating this dish.

[Triangular Burdock Fish Slices Porridge]Ingredients: Cod 100 grams, Rice 100 grams, Notoginseng 20 grams, Oil 1 teaspoon, Salt 1/2 teaspoon, Sesame oil 1 teaspoon, Ginger 10 grams (sliced), Green onion 1 stalk (chopped), Pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon.Preparation:Remove the scales and bones from the fish meat, wash it clean, cut it into thin slices, and rinse the rice thoroughly to use later.In a wok, add sesame oil 1 teaspoon and stir-fry Notoginseng first.

In a pot, add 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil on high heat; put the rice in the pot and cook until the rice is soft.

Once the rice is cooked, add the fish slices and let them simmer for a moment. Add oil, salt, pepper powder, ginger slivers, stir well.

Finally, add the fried Notoginseng, sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Method of consumption: Consume warm at breakfast or dinner.Benefits: Has brain-boosting and memory-enhancing effects; lowers cholesterol; prevents arteriosclerosis; inhibits blood clot formation; alleviates aging symptoms.Applicable to spleen deficiency, qi and blood insufficiency, fatigue, poor appetite, indigestion.

Acupuncturist Chen Chao-Zong points out that Salvia miltiorrhiza has the effect of activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation;

Safflower can activate blood circulation and resolve stasis, relieving pain; promotes blood flow;

Pistachio seeds have nourishing effects on blood, improving digestive function;

Notoginseng activates blood circulation, resolves stasis, lowers cholesterol, and inhibits arteriosclerosis.[Acupuncturist's Advice]:Activating Blood Circulation Tea-Egg and Triangular Burdock Fish Slices Porridge are very suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Regular people can also consume them to maintain their health; however, pregnant women should avoid eating this dish due to the risk of affecting fetal qi from safflower.

When the rice is cooked, add the fish slices and let them boil for a moment, then add oil, salt, pepper powder, and ginger threads, stirring.

Finally, add the stir-fried Chuanqi, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Method of consumption: Consume warm as breakfast or dinner.

Benefits: It has effects on strengthening the brain, enhancing intelligence, lowering blood lipids, preventing arteriosclerosis, anti-thrombosis, alleviating aging, etc.Applicable for people with weak spleen and stomach, insufficient qi and blood, fatigue, poor appetite, indigestion, etc.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Chen Chaozong, Salvia miltiorrhiza has the effect of activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation;Safflower has the effects of activating blood circulation and resolving stagnation, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation;Walnuts have the effects of replenishing blood, tonifying the stomach, and moistening the lungs;Regarding Chuanqi, it has the effects of activating blood circulation, dissolving stasis, lowering blood lipids, inhibiting arteriosclerosis.

TCM Practitioner's Advice:

Salvia miltiorrhiza tea eggs and Chuanqi fish slice porridge are very suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases as nutritional supplements; besides, general people can also benefit from consuming them to maintain their health. However, pregnant women should avoid eating the safflower tea eggs because taking it may affect fetal qi.