Lily tastes sweet and bitter, and has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, clearing away the heart and calming the nerves. In winter, the climate is dry, and the lack of water in the air is easy to make people dry skin, dry nose and mouth, and dry lungs and cough. Lily can be used to moisten the lungs, boil it into porridge or mix it with red dates, lotus seeds and other foods, which not only moistens the lungs, but also helps sleep.
2. Pears
A pear contains 85% water, it is sweet and sour, and it is rich in vitamins and trace elements, so it is called natural mineral water. Eating pears properly can relieve autumn dryness, promote fluid production and moisten the lungs. Steamed pears with Chuanbei rock sugar can relieve cough and eliminate phlegm, moisten the lungs, and have an effect on cough due to lung heat and sore throat.
3. Chinese yam
Yam has the effects of invigorating spleen and stomach, nourishing kidney and essence. It contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are conducive to promoting digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach. In addition, yam contains a lot of mucin, vitamins and trace elements, which can prevent blood lipids from depositing on the blood vessel wall and effectively prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
4. Lotus root
Lotus root has the functions of nourishing yin, clearing away heat, moistening dryness, relieving cough, refreshing and calming nerves, and lotus root has the effect of contracting blood vessels. In addition, lotus root contains a lot of carbohydrates, dietary fiber and protein, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve constipation and effectively improve the phenomenon of dry constipation in winter.
5. Yellow rice wine
Yellow rice wine has the function of warming the stomach and driving away cold. In winter, putting yellow rice wine in hot water or drinking it after heating it from a fire can make the body warm quickly. Moreover, in the process of scalding rice wine, the organic compounds contained in it will be volatilized and will not cause harm to the body. Yellow rice wine can be drunk with dark plum, which has the effects of nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, moistening lung and protecting liver.
6. Chestnut
In winter and in season, proper intake of chestnut can nourish the body. The high calcium in chestnut can prevent osteoporosis, and chestnut also contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can effectively prevent hypertension and coronary heart disease. But because the calories of chestnut are too high, you can't take too much at a time.