There is a lot of popular about spring diet among the people, and there is also a lot of stress in traditional Chinese medicine. It is commonly known as eating 'spring'. Tomorrow is the equinox of the 24 solar terms. So what's the change in diet after the equinox? What's good to eat after the equinox? Let's get to know.
It's time to eat 7 kinds of seasonal food in the vernal equinox
(1) Red dates and other sweets for nourishing spleen
Sun Simiao, a famous doctor in ancient China, said: "in spring, it is better to save acid and increase sweetness, so as to maintain temper. It means that we should eat less sour food and more sweet food in spring. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that when the liver Qi is strong in spring, eating more sour food will cause excessive liver qi and damage the spleen and stomach, so we should eat less sour food. And people's outdoor activities in spring are more than those in winter, and their physical consumption is larger, so they need more calories. But at this time, the spleen and stomach are weak, and the digestive ability of the gastrointestinal tract is poor, so it is not suitable to eat more greasy meat. Therefore, the heat can be appropriately supplied by sweets. Jujube is such a good product for nourishing spleen in spring.
(2) Honey
According to traditional Chinese medicine, honey tastes sweet and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It can replenish qi, moisten intestines and relieve constipation. In spring, the climate is changeable. When the weather is cold or warm, people are easy to catch a cold. As honey contains a variety of minerals, vitamins, as well as lung detoxification function, it can enhance human immunity, is the most ideal tonic in spring. Therefore, in spring, if you can drink 1-2 spoonfuls of honey every day, take it with a cup of warm water or milk, it will have a nourishing effect on the body.
(3) Spring bud
Spring buds are eaten in spring. Confucius said 'from time to time, don't eat', which means that you don't eat anything that isn't in this season. Huangdi Neijing, a classic of traditional Chinese medicine, also says that we should eat "Sui Gu", that is, seasonal food. In spring, all plants produce fresh green buds. There are many edible spring buds, such as Toona sinensis, bean sprouts, garlic sprouts, bean sprouts, lettuce and so on.
(4) Leek
In spring, the climate is different, so we need to maintain Yang Qi, and leek is the most suitable for Yang Qi. Leek contains essential oil, protein, fat, vitamins and other nutrients. It has the effects of strengthening stomach, refreshing and strengthening kidney. Spring leek is the best in leek, especially delicious. Its roots are as white as jade, and its leaves are as green as emerald. Spring leeks can be eaten in a variety of ways, not only with meat, eggs, shrimp, cuttlefish, etc., but also as stuffing for steamed dumplings. Stir fry mung bean sprouts or dried tofu, add some spring leeks, especially fragrant and delicious.
(5) Spring bamboo shoots
As a delicacy, spring bamboo shoots, known as the first vegetarian food, have been loved by people since ancient times. Literati, poets and gourmets praise it, saying that it's a good way to taste it. Spring bamboo shoots are thick, delicious, nutritious, and can be meat or vegetable. Different methods, different flavors, fried, stewed, boiled, simmered all into a delicacy. Local famous dishes, such as' wolfberry spring bamboo shoots' in Shanghai, 'white chicken with spring bamboo shoots' in Nanjing, and' Southern meat spring bamboo shoots' in Zhejiang, occupy a place. However, it's hard to eat fresh bamboo shoots in the north. If it's soaked in furmalin, forget it.
(6) Cherry
Known as' the first branch of spring fruit ', it has been cultivated all over China. Cherry fruit is thick, delicious, juicy, bright color, rich in nutrition, especially its iron content, more than 20 times more than citrus, pear and apple, ranking first. Cherry is warm in nature, sweet and slightly sour in taste. It has the effect of Tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, regulating the middle and replenishing the face, strengthening the spleen and appetizing. Cherry in spring can sweat, replenish qi, dispel wind and rash. It should be noted that cherry belongs to fire and should not be eaten more, but should be avoided or eaten less due to yin deficiency and fire. Can't eat cherry, strawberry is also a good choice.
(7) Spinach
Spinach is a vegetable available all year round, but spring is better than autumn spinach as Zhao Benshan and Song Dandan say. 'spring spinach 'has red roots and green leaves. It is very tender and delicious. Spinach on the market in spring is good for detoxification and prevention of spring dryness. Chinese medicine also believes that spinach is sweet and cool, which can nourish blood, stop bleeding, collect Yin and moisten dryness. Spinach contains more oxalic acid, which hinders the absorption of calcium and iron. When eating spinach, it is advisable to blanch it with boiling water first, then stir fry it.