1. Red dates and other spleen-nourishing sweets

Sun Simiao, a famous doctor in ancient my country, said: "In spring, it is better to reduce acidity and increase sweetness to nourish the spleen." This means that you should eat less acidity in spring. Yes, eat more sweets. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring is when liver qi is strong. Eating more sour foods will cause excessive liver qi and damage the spleen and stomach, so you should eat less sour foods. People do more outdoor activities in spring than in winter, which requires greater physical exertion and requires more calories. However, the spleen and stomach are weak at this time, and the digestive capacity of the gastrointestinal tract is poor. It is not suitable to eat more greasy meat. Therefore, the calories can be appropriately supplied by sweets. Red dates are just such a good product for nourishing the spleen in spring.

2. Honey

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that honey is sweet and enters the spleen and stomach meridians, which can replenish qi, moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. The climate in spring is changeable, with the weather changing from cold to warm, making it easy for people to catch a cold. Because honey contains a variety of minerals, vitamins, and has the function of clearing the lungs and detoxifying, it can enhance human immunity and is the most ideal tonic in spring. Therefore, in spring, if you can drink 1 to 2 spoons of honey every day, take it with a cup of warm water or add milk, it will have a nourishing effect on the body.

3. Spring buds

Spring eclipse spring buds. Confucius said, "Don't eat if it's not in season." This means don't eat if it's not in season. The classic Chinese medicine book "Huangdi Neijing" also says to "eat Suigu", which means eating seasonal food. In spring, all plants produce bright green buds, and there are many edible spring buds, such as toon, bean sprouts, garlic sprouts, bean sprouts, lettuce, etc.

4. Chives

The climate in spring is cold and warm, so it is necessary to maintain Yang Qi. Leeks are the most suitable for human body's yang energy and are known as natural "Viagra". Leeks contain nutrients such as volatile oil, protein, fat and multiple vitamins, and have the effects of strengthening the stomach, refreshing the mind, and strengthening the kidneys. Spring leeks are the best among leeks and have a particularly delicious taste. Its roots are as white as jade, its leaves are as green as emerald, and its fragrance is fragrant. There are many ways to eat spring leeks. They can be used with meat, eggs, shrimp, cuttlefish, etc., and they can also be used as fillings for steamed buns and dumplings. When frying mung bean sprouts or dried tofu, add some spring leeks to make them extra fragrant and delicious.

5. Spring bamboo shoots

Spring bamboo shoots, known as the "first vegetarian food", are a delicacy that has been loved by people since ancient times. Literati and gourmets marveled at it, and there was a saying that "everyone who tastes new things is like bamboo shoots in spring". Spring bamboo shoots are thick, delicious, nutritious, and can be meat or vegetarian. The cooking methods are different, and the flavors are also different. Stir-fried, stewed, boiled and simmered are all delicious dishes. Local famous dishes such as spring bamboo shoots all occupy a place, such as Shanghai's "Wolfberry Spring Bamboo Shoots", Nanjing's "Spring Bamboo Shoots with White Chicken", and Zhejiang's "Southern Meat Spring Bamboo Shoots". However, it is difficult to eat fresh spring bamboo shoots in the north, so forget it if they have been soaked in formaldehyde.

6. Cherry

Known as “the first spring fruit”, it is currently cultivated in various parts of our country. Cherry fruit has thick flesh, juicy taste, bright color and rich nutrition. Its iron content is particularly outstanding, more than 20 times more than citrus, pears and apples, ranking first among fruits. Cherry is warm in nature, sweet and slightly sour in taste, and has the effects of replenishing Qi, regulating the body and replenishing the skin, strengthening the spleen and appetizing. Eating cherries in spring can induce sweating, replenish qi, dispel wind and relieve rash. It should be noted that cherries belong to fire and should not be eaten in excess. If the body is suffering from yin deficiency and excessive fire, it should be avoided or eaten in small amounts. If you can’t eat cherries, strawberries are also a good choice.

7. Spinach

Spinach is a vegetable available all year round, but it is best in spring, not the "autumn spinach" mentioned by Zhao Benshan and Song Dandan. "Spring spinach" has red roots and green leaves, is extremely fresh and tender, and is the most delicious. Spinach, which is available in spring, is very beneficial to detoxification and preventing spring dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that spinach is sweet and cool in nature, and can nourish blood, stop bleeding, astringe yin, and moisturize dryness. Because spinach contains a lot of oxalic acid, which hinders the absorption of calcium and iron, when eating spinach, you should blanch it in boiling water until soft, remove it, and then fry it.

8. Onions, ginger, and garlic

Not only are they good seasonings, they also have important medicinal value. They can increase appetite, help spring, and also have the effect of sterilizing and preventing diseases. Spring is the most nutritious time of the year when onions and garlic are the most tender, fragrant and delicious. Eating them at this time can prevent the most common respiratory infections in spring. Northerners love to eat scrambled eggs with scallions or dipping scallions in dipping sauce, which are both very nutritious and the best way to eat according to the solar terms.

In addition, in spring, for those who need nourishment, they can use American ginseng, longan meat, dangshen, astragalus, etc. to stew chicken or lean meat. However, people with allergies must avoid taking "fat foods" in spring. Such as shrimp, crab, pickles and other foods.