Tomato is one of the top ten foods for invigorating qi and nourishing blood. According to nutritionists' research, eating 50g-100g of fresh tomatoes every day can meet the human body's demand for several minerals and vitamins. Tomato contains "lycopene", which has antibacterial effect; Contains malic acid, citric acid and sugar, which can help digestion. Rich in provitamin A, it can be converted into vitamin A in human body, thus promoting bone growth and preventing rickets, dry eye, night blindness and some skin diseases. Tomatoes contain fruit acid, which can not only reduce cholesterol content, but also be beneficial to hyperlipidemia.
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Leek can also invigorate qi. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, leeks enter the liver meridian, stomach meridian and kidney meridian. Eating cooked leek can nourish liver and kidney, warm waist and knees and raise yang. Raw leeks are spicy and promote blood circulation. When cooked, it tastes sweet, tonifies the middle energizer, benefits the liver and removes blood stasis. That is, leek has the function of invigorating qi and strengthening yang. So leek is also called "Qiyangcao". Leek is available all year round, but it is better to eat in winter and spring. In winter and spring, the temperature is low, and the leek is warm, which can tonify the kidney and enrich the essence. In winter and spring, you can eat more scrambled eggs with leeks and jiaozi stuffed with pork with leeks.
Reference: People's Network-What are the foods for invigorating qi? Four kinds of cheap food are the most invigorating.