1. Eating rice dumplings on the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most distinctive foods of this festival. Due to the large cultural differences between the north and the south, and the different ingredients and tastes in different regions, there are also many types of rice dumplings. Generally there are: longan rice dumplings, meat rice dumplings, crystal rice dumplings, lotus paste rice dumplings, candied fruit rice dumplings, chestnut rice dumplings, ham rice dumplings, salted egg rice dumplings, etc. Although there are many types of rice dumplings, the main ingredient is glutinous rice, which is sweet in taste and warm in nature. It enters the spleen and stomach and has the effect of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi.

Although rice dumplings are good, don’t be greedy, because most rice dumplings are made of glutinous rice, which is not easy to digest. It is recommended to heat them before eating, and you must chew them slowly. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat rice dumplings at night, especially meat rice dumplings. Because they are high in calories and difficult to digest, they will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and even affect sleep.

In addition to rice dumplings, there are many seasonal foods during the Dragon Boat Festival.

2. The "five yellows" eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival refer to: eel, yellow croaker, cucumber, salted egg yolk and rice wine.

There is a folk saying that "Dragon Boat Festival eel is better than ginseng". Among more than 30 common freshwater fish, its protein content ranks third, and it is also a low-fat food.

The eel during the Dragon Boat Festival is tender, delicious and nutritious. It is not only a delicacy, but also has certain medicinal value in every part. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", it has the effects of nourishing blood, nourishing qi, and reducing inflammation.

Be sure to eat the freshest eel, because it is easy to produce histamine after death, which can easily lead to poisoning.

3. Five reds generally refer to: red amaranth, lobster, red oil duck eggs, roast duck, and braised pork.

Red amaranth is rich in protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. It can provide the human body with rich nutrients and improve the body's immunity. It is known as a longevity vegetable.

In addition, red amaranth is very rich in iron and calcium, which can promote the growth and development of children and has certain therapeutic value in the healing of fractures.

Five whites generally refer to: wild rice, white chopped chicken, white tofu, white cut meat, and white garlic.

Wild rice mainly contains protein, vitamin E, etc. It is delicious and has high nutritional value. It also has the effects of clearing away dampness and heat and detoxifying. Although wild rice is a vegetable with high nutritional value, according to "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: People with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness who cause diarrhea should not eat it. Therefore, people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat it.