腊八暖粥与冬日养生

News Summary: On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Laba Festival, a steaming bowl of Laba porridge is seen as a traditional symbol of a bountiful harvest and also carries food‑therapy wisdom. Traditional Chinese medicine experts say that during the cold Laba season, eating a warm, well‑balanced bowl of porridge helps protect Yang energy and supports overall vitality.

News Summary: Experts recommend tailoring the ingredients to different people:

• Those with weak, cold spleen and stomach should favor millet, glutinous rice, red beans, and yam, and use fewer green beans.
• People who need to control blood sugar can use brown rice, oats, low‑GI beans, and add more protein and vegetables.
• Children and seniors should stick to easily digested, soft grains.
• Pregnant or nursing mothers may add quality protein and iron‑rich foods.

The overall message is to combine ingredients wisely and eat in moderation, avoiding a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.

Thoughts and Inspiration: The temperature of the porridge and the care that goes into making it are not only acts of self‑care but also simple ways to look after family, friends, and neighbors. Choosing foods that fit the season and the individual is more than a health tip—it reflects hard work, generosity, and mutual support in everyday life.

Thoughts and Inspiration: The biblical reminder that God provides and watches over us echoes this daily attentiveness and love. In our meals and in helping one another, we guard health and attend to each other’s needs.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Reference link: https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/zaibuer/shipian/23