5 The first meat is mutton
In winter, people are prone to cold hands and feet and poor blood circulation. Mutton has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, warming qi and blood, appetizing and strengthening the spleen. Therefore, eating mutton in winter can not only resist wind and cold, but also nourish the body.
Best way to eat it: It is best to stew mutton, because after stewing, the mutton will be more cooked, tender and easy to digest.
Best combination: Hawthorn or mung bean can remove the smell; white radish and yam can nourish the spleen and kidney, stomach and liver; carrot can replenish deficiency and qi. 6 Hawthorn, the No. 1 Fruit
Winter is the season for hawthorn, which has the effects of appetizing, digesting, strengthening the spleen and kidneys, tonifying deficiency and solidifying essence. Hawthorn contains citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid and other organic acids. Can increase the secretion of digestive enzymes.
Best way to eat: Hawthorn eaten raw has the effect of eliminating body fat and reducing fat absorption. People who want to lose weight can eat more. Use hawthorn to make soup or tea, suitable for people with poor appetite.
Best combination: Make hawthorn soup or use hawthorn to make tea, preferably with cassia seeds, which can lower blood lipids. 7 The No. 1 Snack Chestnut
Chestnuts are known as the “King of Fruits”. The main functions of chestnuts are nourishing the stomach and spleen, tonifying the kidneys and strengthening muscles, and are suitable for all ages.
Best way to eat: People with spleen and stomach deficiency can use chestnuts, jujubes, poria, and rice to cook porridge; whether it is soup or stir-fried, chew it carefully and swallow it with body fluids to achieve better health. Good replenishing effect.
Best pairing: Chestnut stewed chicken, suitable for people with spleen deficiency and cold sensitivity, and has the effect of nourishing qi and kidneys.
In addition to eating more of the above "champion" foods to protect kidney qi, you should also strengthen your waist to keep warm, do some aerobic exercise such as Tai Chi, jogging, etc., massage the Yongquan point on the soles of your feet more, and nourish your kidneys. Establishing good habits can not only effectively strengthen the body, but also prevent kidney deficiency, which is of great help to human health.