Rice Porridge Congee: Secret Food for Gut Health & How to Make It
ðēKnow your TCM body type https://chineseherbalpantry.com/quiz So that you can choose food and selfcare practice that best suit your digestion, sleep and energy level. Rice Porridge Congee has been used to support gut health and heal the gut for centuries acrosss Asia. It is also a 'secret weapon' in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is not only great for people with weaker digestion, it also enhances the absoprtion of Chinese medicinal herbs and other nutrients. Hence, many classical medical literatures have recorded its health benefits and is prescribed by many past and current Chinese Medicine doctors. It is just rice and water, so why not give it a try, and let me know if you benefit from it! ð FREE 11 tips for healthy living (The Chinese Medicine Way) âš https://chineseherbalpantry.com/subsc... ðTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What is congee? 02:18 Congee as medicinal food 02:38 Chinese Medicine functions of congeee 03:09 History of congee as medicinal food 04:50 Congee and your gut health 06:07 How to incorporate rice congee in your diet 06:33 How to make the plain traditional Chinese rice congee 14:33 Tasting time 15:02 3 Bonus Tips for people with weaker digestion RECIPE: 1 cup of white rice 7-10 cups of water depending the consistency you like to achieve 3 slices of ginger 2-3 dried scallops (optional) Seasoning & garnish Coriander Spring onion Salt White pepper Soy sauce Sesame oil ð Congee comforts best when it matches your bodyâs needs âĻ Discover your type - chineseherbalpantry.com/quiz Watch another video about congee -    âĒ Whole grain and bean congee rice porridge ...  ----------------------------- ððŋ ðĨ Online Course ðĨðŋð Want to learn more in-depth on how to create a herbal recipe for your holistic health? Shirley is teaching you how to listen to your body and then choose the right herb to create a herbal recipe especially for you. Click on the link for more information https://chineseherbalpantry.com/herba... ðĨâ 'Heat' vs 'Cold' signs - sign up to learn more https://chineseherbalpantry.com/heat-... ð TCM Book recommendations https://chineseherbalpantry.com/chine... ð Sign-up for âHerbal Mailsâ (newsletters): https://chineseherbalpantry.com/subsc... ðđ The music we used: https://bit.ly/chp_ytmusic (Epidemic Sound, great for YouTube creators) ðSTAY CONNECTED -- CHP website https://chineseherbalpantry.com/ -- Instagram   / chineseherbalpantry  -- Facebook   / chineseherbalpantry  Love, Shirley Edited with Gling AI: https://bit.ly/46bGeYv ---------- DISCLAIMER ------------ All content in this channel is for informational purposes only. Herb properties and their uses mentioned in this video are only based on their TRADITIONAL uses and Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. They may not have been scientifically proven. Recipes shared here are only for general well-being and MINOR symptoms. They are NOT to replace proper healthcare by your own healthcare providers. if any symptoms persist, please go to see your healthcare providers immediately. You SHOULD and MUST consult a registered/licensed physician or appropriately- trained healthcare providers in your community in all matters relating to your health. Reliance on any information provided on this channel is SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Shirley is not liable for any advice or information provided on this channel that is utilised without first consulting your healthcare providers. Many herbs mentioned in this channel are also considered as food. However, not all herbs are safe. Many of them are not to be used at home or for long term/regular use without consulting your doctor or licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Please also pay attention to the precautions of certain herbs I stated in the video. If you take western medicine regularly, YOU MUST check with your doctor. If you are interested in using Chinese herbs to manage more complex symptoms, please contact your Chinese medicine practitioners for a proper consultation. If you are already seeing a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and notice what I shared here is slightly different from your practitioners, please don't freak out. This is because, with thousands of years of history, it is only normal that there are many different schools and thoughts of Chinese medicine. It is not that your practitioners are wrong. In fact, chances are that what they said is right for you because they would understand your body and health status much more than I who don't know you personally. So, if in doubt, please always check with them.
