These foods are the first choice for a healthy diet in winter.
In winter, people generally feel that the mouth, nose, skin and other parts are somewhat dry. Chinese medicine believes that the relationship between lung and season is very close. Therefore, it is advisable to eat more foods with the function of moistening lung and promoting fluid production.
Which foods should be the first choice for a healthy diet in winter?
According to the introduction of modern nutritionists, foods suitable for winter consumption:
Warm meat includes beef, chicken, turtle, mutton and shrimp. There are soybeans, broad beans, carrots, onions, garlic, leeks, mustard greens, rapeseed, coriander and so on. Fruits include chestnuts, preserved apricots, oranges and grapefruit. There are brown sugar, glutinous rice, goat's milk, pine nuts and so on.
So, which foods should be the first choice for a healthy diet in winter?
First, lotus root. Raw lotus root can clear away heat, promote fluid production and quench thirst, while cooked lotus root can invigorate spleen, stimulate appetite and benefit blood. Therefore, there is a saying that "lotus roots should be born in summer, cooked in autumn, fresh and tender when eaten raw, and strong when cooked".
Second, eels. Eating eel is not only beneficial, but also has a certain regulating effect on blood sugar. In winter diet, such as roasted eel, stewed eel, fried eel shreds, eel porridge, etc. , are all delicious food.
Third, chestnuts. Chestnuts have the function of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach and strengthening the bones, and are also called the king of the stomach.
Fourth, red dates. Jujube has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, benefiting lung and benefiting qi. If it is stewed with tremella, lily and yam, the effect is better.
Fifth, chicken soup. Winter is the high incidence season of bronchitis, and one of its preventive measures is to drink chicken soup, which is especially beneficial to children. According to the analysis, hen fat can enhance the secretion of bronchial mucosa and eliminate phlegm. In addition, there is a special substance in chicken, which can enhance the blood circulation of the pharynx and the secretion of nasal mucosa, which is of great benefit to keep the respiratory tract unobstructed, eliminate respiratory toxins, and relieve and treat dry throat and cough.
Sixth, animal internal organs. The liver, kidney, heart and other internal organs of animals all contain a lot of 2. In late winter and early spring, due to the dry climate, many people's lips are chapped and prone to angular stomatitis, which is due to the lack of 2.
Seventh, kelp. Kelp contains a lot of iodine, which contributes to the synthesis of thyroid hormone, which has thermal effect. Therefore, eating kelp in moderation in late winter and early spring has a good effect on keeping out the cold.
10 All kinds of delicious food unique to winter.
Pumpkin:
Pumpkin is a kind of "all-purpose" in winter. It can be steamed, roasted, fried and made into soup.
Its bright orange comes from its rich beta carotene, which is a strong antioxidant that helps to fight cancer.
Grapefruit:
Sweet, sour and juicy grapefruit is called the "perfect fruit" in winter.
Grapefruit is not only rich in vitamin C, but also contains lycopene, both of which are powerful antioxidants and have anticancer effects.
Brussels sprouts (a kind of cabbage the size of table tennis);
1 kg of Brussels sprouts contains 50% more vitamin C than 1 kg of citrus.
Vitamin C is not only a strong antioxidant, but also helps the human body to resist the cold. 4-6 Brussels sprouts are enough to meet the vitamin C that adults need all day.
Brussels sprouts take a long time to cook, so you can put some in stew and soup.
Purple cabbage:
There are many varieties of Cruciferae, among which purple cabbage is the "master" of nutrition in winter vegetables.
It is not only rich in vitamins, but also famous for its effective anti-inflammatory effect.
Cold or boiled cabbage is a good choice to prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Broccoli:
Broccoli can provide vitamins A, C, K and folic acid, as well as essential minerals such as calcium, manganese and iron.
It is rich in lutein, which can protect eyes and reduce cataracts.
Radish tassel:
In Europe and America, doctors often tell radishes to eat with leaves.
A cold radish tassel can fully meet the daily needs of vitamins A and K, as well as% vitamin C and 27% folic acid, and% calcium and manganese.
Sweet potato:
Sweet potatoes are more nutritious than potatoes belonging to the same root vegetable.
1 Medium-sized sweet potato contains about 4g of dietary fiber and 2g of plant protein.
Moreover, sweet potatoes have low calories and almost no fat.
Chestnuts:
Chestnuts are healthy dried fruits that can accompany you all winter.
On the one hand, it is rich in B vitamins and minerals such as potassium, copper and manganese, which can strengthen the body.
Chestnut is also the only one containing vitamin C in nuts, and it is an essential snack when colds and flu prevail.
Onions:
Green onions contain nutrients and can resist.
Such as vitamins A, B6, C, K, folic acid and iron, which are necessary to maintain human health. It is worth mentioning that polyphenols contained in green onions can protect blood vessels.
In addition, studies have shown that eating more onions can also reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Try to make a cold salad with green onions, cucumbers and peppers.
Garlic:
Garlic contains allicin, which can effectively prevent cancer and heart disease.
In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and anti-infective properties.
Choosing a good diet in winter has many advantages.
Diet should be diversified and light, and greasy and salty food should not be eaten. Eat more foods with high protein, vitamins and cellulose, eat less foods with high fat and sugar, and eat more mutton, beef, celery, white radish, potatoes, Chinese cabbage, spinach, apples and longan. You can also eat more nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts and almonds. Although the fat content is high, it is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which helps to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Here are some winter recipes for you to choose from.
Danggui ginger mutton soup
Mutton 1000g, angelica, ginger 30g each, Lycium barbarum and pepper10. Blanching mutton in a boiling water pot, taking out and cutting into pieces, putting into a casserole, adding a proper amount of water, and simultaneously adding angelica, ginger, medlar and pepper; After the fire boils, simmer for about an hour and a half. Mutton supplements qi and deficiency, while Angelica supplements blood and nourishes blood. The combination of the two complements each other, which is a good prescription for invigorating qi and blood, and is suitable for people with yang deficiency constitution to take in cold weather. Most of these people are women, and they often show chills, mental fatigue, like to eat hot food, listlessness, cold hands and feet, etc.
Braised mutton with papaya
Papaya100g, mutton 500g, apple 5g, pea 6g, sugar100g, a little salt, pepper10g, and japonica rice 50g. Take papaya juice, cut mutton into small squares, put it in a pot, add japonica rice, apples, peas, dried ginger and papaya juice, boil the water, then simmer with low fire until the peas and mutton are cooked, add sugar, salt and pepper, and take it after cooling. Papaya removes dampness and relaxes tendons, apples remove dampness and cold, peas benefit qi and water, and mutton combine to dispel wind and cold, promote water and dredge menstruation, and remove arthralgia. Mostly used for people who are afraid of cold limbs.
Stewed rabbit meat with yam and wolfberry
30g yam, 0/5g medlar/kloc-,500g rabbit meat and 4 red dates. Red dates are pitted, rabbit meat is cut into pieces, grease is removed, and blood is removed by boiling water. Put the ingredients in a casserole, add water to boil, and simmer for 2-3 hours. Season and serve. Lycium barbarum can tonify liver and kidney, improve eyesight, yam can tonify spleen and kidney, red dates can tonify spleen and nourish blood, and rabbit meat can tonify spleen and replenish qi. It is rich in protein and low in fat and cholesterol. It is used together with nourishing liver and kidney for patients with deficiency of kidney qi.
Tips: In the cold winter, life activities turn from dynamic to static. At this time, it is necessary to reduce diseases scientifically and appropriately. In winter, the principle of nourishing yin and subduing yang should be observed, such as mulberry, longan, turtle and auricularia auricula.