Although the Gregorian calendar 2018 has passed, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2018 still has more than one month. In the following days, we will usher in the small cold and great cold solar terms among the 24 solar terms. In our folk saying, there has always been the saying that "small cold is better than great cold", that is, small cold is colder than great cold. The arrival of Xiaohan indicates the coldest day of the year. It's very important to keep warm and healthy in the small cold solar term. What can you eat in the small cold solar term to resist the cold? This article brings you the recommendation of food that can keep out the cold.
Six kinds of cold food make the body 'burn'
1. Mutton
Mutton is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, while the content of fat and cholesterol is less than that of pork, and the heat is also higher than that of other meat. Often eating mutton can not only nourish the body, but also increase the heat of the human body and resist the severe cold. It is the best cold proof and warm tonic in winter. Mutton also has a good tonic effect on cold hands and feet, cold pain in abdomen, body deficiency and fear of cold, deficiency of both qi and blood, etc.
2. White radish
As the saying goes, 'eat carrots in winter and ginger in summer, and don't bother the doctor to prescribe a prescription.' Radish, known as' little ginseng ', is the most common food on the table in winter. It is rich in water and contains more dietary fiber, vitamins, trace elements and bioactive enzymes. It can clear away heat and fire, help digestion and supplement water. At the same time, it can improve immunity and prevent the invasion of winter influenza.
Stewing white radish with mutton can not only neutralize the heat of mutton, but also remove the smell of mutton. It tastes better.
3. Beef
Beef is the second largest meat after pork. It is rich in protein, amino acids, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and other nutrients needed by human body. Beef has low fat content, high calories and amino acid composition closer to human needs, which is very helpful to enhance immunity and improve disease resistance. Beef has the effects of Tonifying Qi, strengthening tendons and bones, strengthening spleen and nourishing stomach. It can warm the stomach in winter. It is a good tonic in cold winter.
4. Iodine containing food
Iodine can stimulate the secretion of human thyroid hormone, which can accelerate the oxidation process of human cells, promote blood circulation, and maintain body functional metabolism and heat production. Therefore, we should eat more foods with high iodine such as kelp, laver, jellyfish, shellfish and sea fish.
5. Tofu
The study found that the fear of cold is also related to certain trace elements in the human body, especially the lack of calcium. In addition to being rich in plant protein and essential amino acids, tofu is also very rich in calcium due to the addition of coagulants such as magnesium chloride and calcium chloride in the processing process. Therefore, eating more calcium rich foods such as old tofu and dairy products also helps to prevent cold.
6. Nuts
In addition to hot pot, mutton and beef, proper consumption of nuts also has a good cold proof effect in winter. As the saying goes, 'when winter comes, nuts are delicious.' Nuts are a healthy snack often eaten in winter. They are rich in protein, vitamin E, B vitamins and a variety of minerals. These substances are helpful to help people resist the cold in winter. Vitamin E can dilate peripheral blood vessels and improve blood circulation; Iron is an important raw material for the synthesis of hemoglobin, which can replenish blood; Calcium is related to human heat production. Therefore, moderate consumption of nuts in winter can improve the ability to resist the cold.