Spring is a season suitable for health preservation. The key to health preservation in spring is to nourish the liver. According to traditional Chinese medicine, green food enters the liver, Artemisia and Qingpi in medicine enter the liver channel, and most of the vegetables in food enter the liver and gallbladder. Therefore, to nourish the liver, you can eat more green vegetables. So what are the green seasonal vegetables in March?
Leek
Leek in the folk have 'January onion, March leek' saying, leek is known as' March first vegetable '. The contents of carotene and vitamin C in leek were higher, and the contents of folic acid and potassium were also good. Moreover, leek contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. In addition, the special pungent flavor of leek comes from isothiocyanate, which can inhibit a variety of bacteria.
Spinach
Spinach is one of the best sources of lutein. This nutrient is very effective in preventing 'macular degeneration' caused by eye aging. At the same time, spinach is also a good source of vitamin B2 and & beta; carotene, the former is sufficient, the eyes are not easy to be covered with blood; the latter can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, which helps to prevent dry eye disease. In addition, spinach is also rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium, which can help strengthen the elasticity of eye muscles and reduce the probability of myopia.
Chinese toon
Toona sinensis is widely distributed in China because of its special smell. Toona sinensis is rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and other components, including Toona sinensis and other organic substances, which can invigorate the spleen and appetizer, enhance appetite; vitamin C, carotene and other help to enhance human immunity. Chinese toon fried eggs, Chinese toon mixed with tofu are common practices, but traditional Chinese medicine believes that Chinese toon is hair, eating too much may induce the original chronic diseases, so people with chronic diseases should try to eat less.
Shepherd's purse
Capsella bursa pastoris is the most representative wild vegetable in spring. It has the functions of calming liver and improving eyesight, clearing heat and stopping diarrhea, diuresis and detumescence. Capsella bursa pastoris contains a variety of amino acids, which is very delicious. From the perspective of nutrition, Capsella bursa pastoris has the highest protein content in vegetables, rich in vitamin B2 and vitamin C and rich in calcium.
Spring bamboo shoots
The taste of spring bamboo shoots is light, fresh and tender. It is rich in plant protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Because of its high protein, low fat and crude cellulose, it is favored by people. It has the functions of Nourishing Yin, benefiting blood, resolving phlegm, clearing liver and improving eyesight, helping digestion and preventing constipation.
peas
Peas are also seasonal vegetables in spring. They are round and green, high potassium and low sodium, which are beneficial to the prevention and control of hypertension. The rich vitamin A can be converted into vitamin A in human body. It is rich in methionine and cystine, which is conducive to the growth and development of teenagers.