Winter is the season for health preservation. What vegetables should be eaten for health preservation in winter?
The weather in winter is very cold (especially in the north). The climate affects the human body's endocrine system, increasing the body's adrenaline, thyroxine, etc., and promoting the decomposition of human nutrients. Therefore, you should increase heat energy in winter and eat more antibiotics. Cold and warm food is best. Cabbage is also known as the "hundred vegetables" because of its rich nutritional value. It can be said to be the most down-to-earth nourishing ingredient on the Chinese table. In winter, the first thing to do is to keep warm and prevent cold, and then to eat. Winter diet should follow the principle of "nourishing yin in autumn and winter, nourishing the kidneys to prevent cold, and nourishing yin and suppressing yang". The diet should mainly nourish yin and subdue yang and increase calories.
Chinese cabbage is rich in vitamins. The vitamin C content in cabbage is 5 times that of apples and 4 times that of pears! In fact, more Chinese cabbage is produced in winter, and more people eat it. Cabbage has higher nutritional value, so there is a saying that "a hundred vegetables are not as good as cabbage." The climate in winter is dry. Although there are not as many seasonal vegetables as in other seasons, you still need to eat a lot of vegetables to ensure adequate water supply. Many elderly people and girls feel that their skin is very dry in winter. This is partly related to insufficient vegetable intake. , Therefore, you must choose suitable vegetables and eat more in winter.
As the saying goes, ‘Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer’, radish in winter is known as ‘little ginseng’. In winter, a steaming pot of radish and mutton soup is enough to drive away the cold in winter! Mutton can replenish qi and blood, nourish the liver, and improve blood circulation. Regular consumption can improve complexion and moisturize the skin. Taro can be said to be the most edible ingredient in winter. Many people may dislike its ugly appearance and do not buy it often. However, they do not know that it is very nutritious and has high medicinal value. During this season, taro is cooked and eaten every now and then. It is both a food and a vegetable.
The weather is cold in winter. As the saying goes, flowers are eaten in spring, leaves in summer, fruits in autumn, and roots in winter. In winter, it is generally better to eat vegetables with roots. For meat dishes, it is recommended to add more pepper to the mutton to keep it warm. According to personal preferences, it is recommended to eat more cold-removing foods, such as warm foods such as mutton, dog meat, longan, and leeks, and eat less cold foods such as crabs, watermelon, and mung beans.