Eating for Spleen Qi Deficiency

🥣 Eating for Spleen Qi Deficiency

Support your energy, digestion, and overall well-being with nourishing, simple foods.

🌿 What is Spleen Qi Deficiency?

In traditional Chinese medicine, the Spleen is the centre of digestion and energy. When Spleen Qi is low, you might notice:

• Fatigue or sluggishness

• Bloating after meals

• Sweet cravings

• Loose stools or poor appetite

• Brain fog or weak muscles

Gently supporting the Spleen through warm, nourishing foods can help bring balance back.

🍲 Best Foods for Spleen Qi

1. Warm, Cooked MealsSoups, stews, porridge, and roasted veg are ideal.Avoid raw salads, iced drinks, and cold smoothies—these can “cool” the digestive fire.

2. Naturally Sweet & Nourishing

• Root veg: sweet potatoes, squash, carrots

• Whole grains: rice, oats, millet, quinoa

• Stewed fruits: apples, pears, dates

• Gentle legumes: lentils, adzuki beans, chickpeas

3. Gentle ProteinsEggs, chicken, turkey, bone brothTofu and tempeh (always cooked)

4. Warming SpicesGinger, cinnamon, fennel, nutmeg – great in porridge, soups or teas

⚠️ Foods to Avoid

• Raw, cold or chilled foods (especially in winter)

• Too much sugar or dairy

• Fried, greasy or ultra-processed foods

• Iced drinks, particularly during meals

☕ Supportive Drinks

• Warm water

• Herbal teas (try ginger, fennel or cinnamon)

• Go easy on caffeine and skip the ice

🧘 Gentle Lifestyle Support

• Eat slowly and mindfully

• Keep meals regular and not too late

• Avoid multitasking while eating

• Keep warm—especially around your tummy