Tips For Healthy Diet In Spring: Eat Less Pears And Bananas, Don’t Blindly Eat In Spring
Every spring, people feel lazy all over the body and find it difficult to lift their spirits. This is the phenomenon commonly referred to as spring sleepiness. Many people think that spring sleepiness is just a normal reaction when the seasons change, but in fact, the reason behind it may be the failure to take good care of the kidneys in winter. There are many things to pay attention to in spring health care. If you do certain things correctly, you will be in good spirits, but if you do them wrong, it will harm your body. Today, I will tell you four things that are not suitable for health maintenance in spring, as well as the foods suitable for this season, to help you spend the spring easily and safely.
1. Being too restrained in your emotions can be detrimental
In the past, we have always believed that maintaining good health requires a peaceful mind, but spring is completely different. Spring is the season when all things begin to grow and develop, and people's emotions should also become comfortable and active. If you are still in a depressed and depressed state at this time, it will have an impact on the dispersion and excretion of liver qi. Traditional Chinese medicine says that "spring responds to the liver", and the liver is in charge of dispersion. People like to be well-organized and comfortable, so in spring you might as well make yourself happy, smile more, go outdoors more, and watch flowers and plants. When you feel happy, you will become more relaxed. Don't always think about controlling your emotions. Release them when it's time to release them. This is the appropriate way to start health care in spring.
two, bananas and pears Eat less in spring
In spring, the diet pays attention to "nourishing yang". It is suitable to eat foods with pungent and warm properties, such as leeks, chives, ginger, peppers and radishes, which can help the cold air in the body to dissipate. Folks eat spring pancakes on February 2nd, and the pancakes are stuffed with leeks. This is exactly the reason. On the contrary, foods that nourish yin and cool the body, such as bananas, pears, lilies, and white fungus, are not suitable for eating in large quantities in spring. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that cold foods such as ice cream and cold drinks can easily accumulate in the body after being consumed in spring. In summer, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, and loss of appetite may easily occur. It’s not that you absolutely can’t eat it, you just have to control the amount, and people with special physiques can just follow the doctor’s advice.
three, spring cover Be moderate and don’t cover yourself up in sweat
According to the old saying, "Spring covers autumn and autumn freezes", but many people misunderstand it and think that the more clothes you wear, the better. In fact, the key to spring covering is "moderate", and the standard is not sweating. In spring, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the temperature will rise at noon. If you are still wearing a thick down jacket and wrapped in several layers, you will be more likely to catch a cold when the wind blows after you are covered in sweat. The correct approach is to add more clothes in the morning and evening, and remove clothes appropriately when it gets hot at noon, so that the body can slowly adapt to the change in temperature. Especially the back and abdomen should be protected, but don't cover them to the point of sweating. Remember, spring masking is not about forcing you to bear the heat, but about making adjustments flexibly.
4. Don’t be careless about keeping your feet warm. single shoes Don't wear it too early
Many young girls are passionate about beauty. Just waiting for the weather to get a little warmer. He immediately rushed to put on his shoes and exposed his ankles. The saying "cold starts from the feet" that old people often say is not just to scare people. The feet and calves belong to the collection of the three yin meridians and the three yang meridians of the human body. There are three yin meridians of liver, spleen and kidney on the inner side of the calf. On the outside, there are three yang meridians: gallbladder, stomach, and bladder. If your heels and calves are cold. Cold air can easily move upward through the meridians and invade. This in turn affects the functioning of Qi and blood throughout the body. It is recommended to wear shoes that are suitable for warmth in spring. Don’t rush to change your socks to thin ones yet. It is safer and more appropriate to wait for the temperature to stabilize above 15 degrees before planning to find suitable shoes to replace.
five, duck Cleansing and replenishing, perfect for spring
What is suitable to eat in spring? Duck meat is actually a good choice. There is this view, that is, the view held by traditional Chinese medicine, that duck meat is cool in nature and has a very good tonic effect. It is especially suitable for those with yin deficiency constitution, those who are prone to internal heat, and those who suffer from dry mouth and tongue. In spring, the wind is strong and the climate is dry. Eating a little duck meat will not easily cause internal heat, and it can also strengthen the spleen and appetite and increase appetite. In home cooking methods, duck meat and lotus root are stewed together, and duck meat and radish are boiled to make soup. These combinations are all classic combinations. The soup produced is delicious and can supplement the body with the nutrients it needs without appearing too greasy. When buying duck meat, it is relatively more appropriate to choose older ducks, so that the stewed soup will be richer and more mellow.
six, scallops Nourishes yin, suitable for people with dry mouth
Dried scallops are the dried product of scallops. They are delicious and firm in texture. Eating them in moderation in spring has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys. It is especially suitable for those who often feel dry mouth and eat a lot but are underweight. Scallops can be made into soups and porridges, such as scallop and winter melon soup and scallop lean meat porridge, which are both delicious and moist. When soaking scallops, use warm water, not hot water, otherwise the flavor will be lost easily. Note that scallops themselves are salty, so use less salt when cooking.
seven, Pigskin Moisturizing, skin care and nourishing the skin
Wang Mengying, a medical scientist in the Qing Dynasty, mentioned in his works that pig skin can "replenish the body fluid in the kidneys, fill the stomach juice, nourish the liver, moisturize the skin, and stop thirst". The climate in spring is dry, and the skin is prone to peeling and tightening. Moderate consumption of some dishes made from pig skin, such as pig skin jelly, pig skin red date soup, etc., can help nourish yin and moisturize dryness, and is also beneficial to the skin. When making pig skin jelly, you need to properly handle the pig skin, scrape off the grease, blanch it and then cook it. The pig skin jelly produced in this way is crystal clear and has a good taste.
eight, clams Calming in nature, clearing the liver and improving eyesight
Clams are mild in nature, neither cold nor hot, and have the functions of nourishing yin and nourishing the five internal organs, clearing the liver and improving eyesight. Modern studies have also found that clams are helpful in assisting in the treatment of diabetes, tuberculosis, breast hyperplasia, etc. For people who often face computers, are angry, and have a lot of eye mucus, it is quite suitable to drink some clam soup in spring. Before making clams, be sure to let them spit out the sand. You can add some salt and a few drops of oil to the water and soak them for an hour or two before rinsing. Clams are very delicious on their own, and there is no need to add too much seasoning. Shredded ginger, chopped green onion, and a little salt are enough.
When carrying out health-preserving activities in spring, it is necessary to grasp the two core focuses of "nourishing Yang" and "comfort". In terms of emotions, do not suppress yourself too much. In terms of diet, you should eat less cold foods. When dressing, you should pay attention to keeping warm, but do not cover sweat. Don't neglect keeping your feet warm. Eat more foods with tonic and nourishing effects such as duck meat, scallops, pork skin, and clams, and eat less bananas, pears, and cold drinks. If you handle these subtle aspects properly, spring sleepiness will naturally stay away from you, and you will be full of energy throughout the spring stage. Starting from this moment, make adjustments to your living habits according to these common sense, and you will find that your body becomes much more relaxed.
