Hibernation, also known as "Qihiking", is the third of the twenty-four solar terms. It is the third of the twenty-four solar terms, and the sun reaches 345° of the yellow meridian on March 5-6 of the Gregorian calendar. Here take a look at the traditional food and health points of the hibernation season that I have organized for you, welcome to read, just for reference.

What traditional food to eat in hibernation

1, pears

Eating pears in hibernation is a folk custom in the north. Farmers bai people in the hibernation day to eat pears, meaning with the pests away. Spring back to du earth, the climate is relatively dry, it is easy to make people dry mouth. Raw pear cold taste sweet, have moist lung cough, nourishing Yin heat effect, so pear is particularly suitable for consumption in this season.

2, spinach

After the hibernation season, yang qi hair easily lead to liver fire, Chinese medicine, spinach is sweet and cool, into the intestines, stomach via, blood, the blood, thirst and intestines, nourishing yin and liver, digestive, cleaning up the intestines, etc., on the liver and gas uncomfortable and complicated gastric, headache and dizziness, and anemia, etc., has a better auxiliary efficacy. However, spinach should be blanched in boiling water before cooking.

3, eggs

In addition to eating pears in hibernation, folk and hibernation to eat eggs, it is said to be because of hibernation on this day to sacrifice the white tiger, and the white tiger is usually fangs and mouth, only to feed the eggs, satiated, it will not hurt. And through the evolution, when the eggs fed to the white tiger, now become fed to people to eat themselves.

4, fried beans

In Shaanxi, some areas over the hibernation to eat fried beans. People soak soybeans in salt water and then put them in a pan and fry them, making crackling noises to symbolize the sound of bugs jumping in the pan when they are hot and fried.

5, corn

In ethnic minority areas, Guangxi Jinxiu County, Yao in the hibernation day families to eat "fried insects", "insects" fried, placed in the hall, the whole family sat around together to eat, but also to eat while shouting: "Eat fried worms, eat fried worms!" Enjoy the competition, who ate the faster, chewing the louder, we will come to congratulate him for the elimination of pests have made a merit. In fact, "worm" is corn, is to take its symbolism.

6, taro

Hakka people in Gannan, western Fujian area, in the hibernation of the day to be cooked in hot water with hair taro, fried soybean (on behalf of the elimination of a variety of pests). Chinese medicine believes that taro can replenish the middle and benefit the qi, because it is rich in mucus saponin and a variety of trace elements, can help the body to correct the physiological abnormalities caused by a lack of trace elements, and at the same time can enhance appetite and help digestion.

7, mash wine

The arrival of spring, people's whole body sweat pores are open, some places in the Northwest in the Hibernation Festival to drink mash wine, eat eggs pancakes mixed mustard juice, to drive away the body's accumulated cold.

8, pancakes

In some areas of Shandong, farmers in the hibernation day in the courtyard to build a fireplace pancakes, meant to be smoky fire whole dead pests.

The main points of the hibernation of health

First, dietary

1, eat more plant proteins, vitamins, light food and fresh vegetables

The hibernation of the weather is obviously warming up, the diet should be warm and bland, and should be smooth the nature of the liver, to help the temperament, so that the five organs and peace. It is advisable to eat more light food and fresh vegetables rich in plant protein and vitamins, such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, milk, duck's blood, aloe vera, water radish, bitter gourd, mullein, greens, yam, lotus seed, silver ear and other foods.

2, eat more pears

The hibernation season at first warm and cold, the climate is relatively dry, it is easy to make people dry mouth and tongue, external cough. Raw pear cold taste sweet, have moist lung cough, nourishing Yin heat effect, folk have hibernation eat pear custom. There are many ways to eat pears, such as raw food, steamed, juiced, baked or boiled water.

3, eat less animal fat food

Diet should be light, greasy food as little as possible, stimulating food, such as chili, onions, garlic, pepper should also be eaten less.

Second, there is a way to prevent disease

"Positive energy memory, evil can not be dry." It means that in the case of a strong human body, evil is not easy to invade the body, and no disease will occur. Therefore, it is very important to strengthen the body, improve the body's ability to resist disease. In addition, the spirit to maintain a pleasant, calm and good state of mind, do not move the liver fire, otherwise the liver is too strong, easy to suffer from dizziness, dizziness, stroke and mental illness.

Spring and liver corresponds to, such as improper health can hurt the liver. The hibernation season, is a high season of liver disease, influenza, brain flu, chicken pox, shingles, epidemic hemorrhagic fever, etc. in this season are prone to epidemic outbreaks, so we must guard against such diseases.

Third, the movement of law

"Huangdi Neijing" said: "Spring March, this is called hair Chen. The sky and the earth are born, all things to glory. Night lying early, wide walk in the court, hair slow, so that the birth of the will." It means that in spring, when everything is revived, you should go to bed late and get up early, and take a slow walk outdoors to help your health. Therefore, exercise at this time of year should not be too intense. After all, people are just getting over the cold of winter and need to make gradual progress. Outdoor trekking, picnics, kite flying are all good choices.

Fourth, living in moderation

After the hibernation, the temperature is gradually rising, the climate is warming, people will be more and more sleepy, which is commonly known as "spring sleepiness". So only ensure a good night's sleep to have a healthy and energetic work life.

1, half an hour before going to bed to abandon distractions, mood calm, conducive to sleep.

2, a little physical activity, is conducive to the body's stretching and relaxation.

3, wash your face and feet before going to bed, massage your face and rub your feet. It can promote the operation of blood and qi, warm the internal organs, calm the spirit and tranquilize the mind, eliminate the fatigue of the day, and facilitate sleep.

Diet and living in hibernation

1. Diet should be light

After the hibernation of the weather is significantly warmer, the diet should be warm and bland, and should be smooth the nature of the liver, to help the spleen, so that the five organs peace. It is advisable to eat more plant protein, vitamins, light food, fresh vegetables, such as bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, milk and so on.

2. Eat more pears to moisturize the lungs

The hibernation season, the first warm and cold, the climate is relatively dry, it is easy to make people dry mouth and tongue, external cough. Raw pear is cold and sweet, have moistened the lungs to stop coughing, nourishing yin and clearing the effect of heat. In addition, the spring liver is easy to injure the spleen, so the hibernation season to eat less acid, eat more jujube, yam and other sweets to nourish the spleen, can be made into jujube porridge, yam porridge and so on.

3. Eat less fatty foods

The diet should be light, greasy food as little as possible, stimulating foods, such as chili, onion, garlic, pepper should also be eaten less.

4. Balanced diet

To ensure that the nutritional balance and adequate, in the scientific point of view, it is recommended that: people should be intake of food containing carotene, vitamins, but also to ensure that the intake of high-protein, research has shown that these foods will allow the brain to maintain an active state.

5. Adequate sleep

Maintain adequate sleep, sleep is also a kind of self-regulation of the brain. Keep a regular schedule. Soak your feet in hot water before going to bed to relieve the fatigue of the day, listen to soothing music, and create a quiet, comfortable sleep environment.

6. Appropriate exercise

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says that in spring and March, people need to walk more. Walking is not formal, not too fast, go with the flow, not fatigue on the good. More outdoor activities, such as going out for a morning jog, to expose yourself to more sunlight, into the vibrant spring.