Blood Nourishing Foods

Blood is formed from food, and an adequate nutritional intake is key to keeping it healthy. Furthermore, Blood formation relies upon several different organs, including the Stomach, Spleen, Lung, Kidney, and Heart. Read on for some of the best blood-nourishing foods and how to keep these organs functioning optimally.

The Best Foods for Nourishing Blood

All quality, nutritious foods nourish the Blood, particularly those that are dark red in colour, leafy greens, whole grains, and protein-rich foods. It is best to eat mostly cooked foods, as these are most supportive for the Stomach and Spleen.

Meat and fish are often seen as being especially beneficial, and in severe cases of Blood deficiency, organ meats and bone broth are considered the most effective remedies. However, it is perfectly possible to eat a Blood-nourishing plant-based diet with a little care and attention

Some of the best foods for nourishing the Blood are listed below:

Grains

• Oats

• Quinoa

• Rice

• Spelt

• Sweet rice

Vegetables

• Beetroot

• Chard

• Kale

• Microalgae (chlorella, spirulina, etc.)

• Nettles

• Seaweed

• Spinach

• Sweet potato

• Watercress

Fruit

• Apricots

• Cherries

• Dates

• Figs

• Grapes

• Longan

Legumes

• Aduki beans

• Black beans

• Kidney beans

• Tempeh

Nuts and Seeds

• Coconut

• Hazelnuts

• Sesame seeds

• Sunflower seeds

Herbs and Spices

• Dang Gui (Chinese angelica)

• Parsley

• Wheatgrass

Meat

• All, especially beef

• Bone marrow

• Liver

Fish

• All, especially sardine

Dairy

• Eggs

Beverages

• Nettle tea

• Red wine

• Stout

Other Considerations

When eating a Blood-nourishing diet, it is also essential to improve our Spleen health via good eating habits. This means eating regular meals, not overeating or eating late at night, eating mindfully, and chewing our food well.

Most foods go some way towards nourishing the Blood, but there are a few that can have harmful effects. Some foods to avoid include:

• Refined sugars

• Processed foods

• Artificial additives

• Fatty foods

• Salted foods

These foods impair digestion and weaken the Blood. For more personalised dietary advice, book a consultation today and find the best foods for your unique constitutional needs.

References

• Leggett D (2005) Helping Ourselves (second edition) - Meridian Press, Totnes

• Legget D (2025) Qi Nutrition Online Course