Many people, especially older people (approximately 50+ years) have a great susceptibility to broken bones due to a mild injury. The recovery of these bones may take a long time. These people may also suffer from stiff joints, joint pain, lack of energy and weakness in the arms and legs. Some of these people may have osteoporosis, arthritis or other bone problems which can be confirmed through medical examination.

Helping to strengthen the bones and tendon
One ancient chinese traditional books called "Ming yi bie lu"  states that beef tastes sweet. It has a neutral characteristic (neither hot nor cold). Beef bones strengthen the bones and nourishes the tendons. Chinese diet therapy culture believes that beef especially with the bones cooked for over 4-5 hrs can bring more nutrition from the bone to the soup. It is also beneficial in that the nutrition in the soup can be easily absorbed and digested. This soup is very suitable for growing children, pregnant and breast-feeding women, middle to old aged men and women and those who suffer from weak bone. We suggest that drinking a certain amount of have beef bone, soya bean soup.

Beef can tonify Qi and blood
Beef can help to increase the blood and Qi as well as balance the spleen and stomach function. So it is suitable for the following people who may have the following symptoms: lack of energy, blood (including iron) deficiency, after long illness or operation, during or after pregnancy, after labour or breast-feeding.

Recipe: Beef, soya bean soup
Beef bones (with a little bit of meat attached)
1 Handful of dry soya beans
2 Slices of ginger
1 Spring onion chopped

Add suitable amount of water and bring bones to boil. After boiling clear the residue on top of the soup add the soya beans, ginger and spring onion and bring to boil once more and simmer for 4-5 hours. Once the soup is nearly cooked, you can any vegetables you like such as carrots and onion. You can drink one bowl per day or every second day.

Effects: Tonifies kidney and liver, Qi and blood. Soothes and loosens the joints. It is especially suitable for the joint pain in the winter.