How to clear your lungs in hazy days?
Many people will go out less during haze days in order to reduce the inhalation of substances that are harmful to the body. In addition, many people also often eat foods that can help clear and moisturize the lungs. , because haze days have an impact on the health of the lungs, so how to clear the lungs on haze days? What is the specific recipe for clearing the lungs on hazy days?
1. What to eat on hazy days to clear your lungs
(1) White radish
White radish is a detoxifying food for the lungs. The large intestine and the lungs are closely related. The degree of toxins excreted by the lungs depends on whether the large intestine is smooth. The function of white radish is that it can help the large intestine excrete feces. It is good to eat raw or cold.
(2) Black fungus
Black fungus contains plant collagen and has strong adsorption capacity. It can absorb and expel dust, impurities, garbage, etc. that enter the human body through breathing. Take it out of the body to achieve the purpose of cleansing the intestines and stomach, nourishing the lungs and clearing the lungs.
(3) Lotus root
Lotus root can nourish the heart and generate blood, strengthen the stomach and open the spleen, nourish and strengthen, clear away heat and moisturize the lungs.
(4) Yam
Yam is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, and kidney meridians; it is neither dry nor greasy. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and lungs, replenishing the stomach and kidneys, strengthening the kidneys and replenishing essence, improving ears and eyesight, supporting the five internal organs, strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening the mind and calming the mind, and prolonging life.
(5) Mushrooms
Mushrooms can improve the anti-toxic ability of the lungs. They can nourish the lungs and nourish yin, and can fight toxins.
2. Recipe for clearing the lungs
(1) Sesame porridge
50 grams of sesame seeds and 100 grams of japonica rice. First fry the sesame seeds and grind them into fine powder. After the japonica rice is cooked, stir in minced sesame seeds and serve together.
(2) Baxian Paste
Take equal parts of raw lotus root juice, ginger juice, pear juice, radish juice, white juice, bamboo drain, sugar cane juice, and honey. Mix each juice with Mix evenly, steam and store in a glass bottle, and eat as desired. It has the effects of promoting body fluids and nourishing the lungs, clearing away heat and resolving phlegm.
(3) Pear porridge
Wash 2 pears and chop them into pieces with the cores attached. Add 100 grams of japonica rice and add an appropriate amount of water to cook the porridge.
(4) Carrot porridge
Wash and chop 250 grams of carrots, add 100 grams of japonica rice, and add an appropriate amount of water to cook the porridge.
(5) Chrysanthemum porridge
50 grams of chrysanthemums and 100 grams of japonica rice. First decoct the chrysanthemums into soup, then cook the chrysanthemum soup and japonica rice together to make porridge.
2. Precautions on haze days
1. Travel should be minimized during haze days, personal protection should be paid attention to when traveling, and appropriate masks should be chosen; Do not do morning exercises outdoors. It is recommended to only do simple activities indoors and reduce the amount of activity.
2. Extreme weather is not conducive to opening windows for ventilation. During this period, activities that cause indoor air quality to deteriorate, such as smoking, overcooking fried food, and barbecues, should be minimized.
3. Pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain indoor environmental hygiene; cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when sneezing or coughing to avoid droplets contaminating others.
4. When the haze in the outdoor atmosphere disappears, windows should be opened as much as possible for ventilation to allow fine particles in the indoor air to disperse as soon as possible and improve indoor air quality.
5. The elderly, children and people with underlying diseases are sensitive groups during the haze period and should pay more attention during this period. Try to stay away from crowded places with polluted air. Wear a mask when you have to go.