Superfoods (Part 8): Yam (Chinese Yam) — Energy, Immunity & Everyday Family Nourishment

Описание: Working too hard, eating irregularly, and constantly running on empty can quietly age the body far faster than we realize.

In Superfoods (Part 8), Dr. Hu introduces Chinese yam (shan yao) — a gentle yet powerful everyday food traditionally used to strengthen digestion, restore energy, support immunity, and nourish the body across all ages.

This episode explains why yam is often described as the food that “supports the center and nourishes everything else.” From a traditional perspective, it strengthens the spleen and stomach, supports kidney function, improves circulation, and helps the body recover from fatigue caused by long work hours and chronic stress.

Dr. Hu shares how yam benefits different members of the family:
• For working adults: restoring energy, reducing fatigue, and supporting decision-making and stamina
• For women: improving circulation, warming the body, supporting skin health, and anti-aging
• For children and students: supporting digestion, growth, immunity, and concentration
• For older adults: helping prevent colds, improving circulation, and maintaining strength

You’ll also learn a variety of easy, practical ways to prepare yam:
• Yam and seaweed egg-drop soup for daily nourishment
• Cooling yam dishes that are simple, light, and kidney-supporting
• Yam porridge combinations with lotus seed, ginkgo, dates, or goji berries for immunity and recovery
• Sweet yam-based desserts suitable for the whole family, including vegetarian options

The episode emphasizes why yam is especially useful during seasonal changes, periods of high workload, or when the body feels run down. Dr. Hu also answers common viewer questions about blood pressure, digestion, fatigue, and how much is “too much” when it comes to nourishing foods.

This video reflects traditional Chinese medicine perspectives and is intended for educational purposes only.

Coming next in the Superfoods series: another familiar ingredient that quietly supports long-term resilience and recovery.