Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen flourishes in the four seasons is not affected by evil", that is, people with strong spleen and stomach functions have strong resistance and are not easy to get sick. Children with spleen and stomach deficiency are particularly prone to catch a cold, which is characterized by sallow complexion, "blue veins" on the bridge of the nose, thin body, loss of appetite, restless sleep and frequent diarrhea. Diet therapy can strengthen the spleen and stomach.

Jujube millet porridge: Take jujube 10 and 30 grams of millet, first wash the millet, then fry it in a pan with low fire until it turns slightly yellow, then add water and jujube, boil it with high fire, and then cook it into porridge. It is suitable for children with spleen deficiency with dyspepsia and anorexia.

Lotus seed yam porridge: take 30 grams of lotus seeds, 80 grams of yam and 50 grams of japonica rice. Peel the lotus seeds and add yam, japonica rice and boiled porridge to eat. It is suitable for children with weakness of spleen and stomach who are emaciated and lose appetite.