Rain is the second solar term among the twenty-four solar terms. Dou Zhiren; the sun reaches 330 celestial longitude; the festival falls on February 18-20 every year in the Gregorian calendar. Rain, like Guyu, Xiaoman, Xiaoxue, Heavy Snow and other solar terms, is a solar term that reflects the precipitation phenomenon and is a reflection of the ancient farming culture. The rain solar term marks the beginning of rainfall.

During the rainy season, the activity of cold air in the north is still frequent, and the weather is changeable. At this time, human skin becomes relatively loose, and the resistance to wind and cold evils will be weakened. Pay attention to keeping warm, remember to eat 6 kinds of food, remember the "3 mornings", and spend the spring healthily

1. Millet

Millet is rich in iron, B complex vitamins, calcium, potassium, fiber and starch. Eating millet can To supplement iron, the same weight of millet contains twice as much iron as rice, vitamin B1 is 1.5-3.5 times higher than rice, vitamin B2 is 1 times higher, and cellulose is 27 times higher than rice. The old saying goes: "Millet soup is as good as Saishen soup", which shows the high nutritional value of millet.

2. Shepherd's purse

As the old saying goes: "On the third day of March, shepherd's purse is a panacea." Shepherd's purse contains nutrients such as shepherd's purse acid, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and protein. Shepherd's purse has the effects of promoting digestion, lowering blood pressure, and anticoagulation. Shepherd's purse is rich in protein, which can also clear away heat and detoxify, lower blood pressure and improve eyesight. Eating more in spring can effectively prevent internal heat.

3. Bean sprouts

Bean sprouts are rich in fiber, which can prevent constipation and have a bowel cleansing effect. Bean sprouts also contain a lot of calcium, vitamins B, C and carotene. Bean sprouts are cool and slightly cold in nature and have a heat-clearing effect. Eating them in spring can clear away heat and dispel fire, and also helps to make the skin smooth and soft. In addition, bean sprouts are also helpful in eliminating edema.

4. Garlic

As the old saying goes: "Garlic is a treasure, and eating it regularly will be good for your health." The functions of garlic: anti-inflammatory and bactericidal, lipid-lowering and blood pressure-lowering , hypoglycemic, anti-aging, etc. Eating more onions and garlic in spring is not only beneficial to hair growth needs, but also helps the body resist more external aggressions. Colds and viruses are common in spring, but garlic contains two effective antibacterial substances, alliin and alliinase. There is a folk saying that "garlic decoction is a good way to prevent colds".

5. Yam

The weather in spring is changeable, and it is easy to catch colds and have diarrhea. Eating yam regularly can enhance the digestive capacity of the intestines, reduce the water in the intestines, and play a role in diuresis and diarrhea. Spring is also the season with high incidence of respiratory tract inflammation. Regular consumption of yam can enhance the resistance of respiratory mucosa and has a good effect on improving cough, sputum and pneumonia.

6. Shrimp

It is very good to eat shrimp in spring, because the shrimp in this season are relatively plump, which can supplement our body with some trace elements and also have good health effects on the body. Nourishing effect. Shrimp is rich in nutritional value, such as fat, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, iron, etc., has a lot of amino acids, and is rich in protein. Among them, the content of vitamin A, carotene and inorganic salts is relatively high, and the fat content is not only low, but also mostly unsaturated. Fatty acids have the effect of preventing and treating atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Rain and health must remember the "three mornings"!

Early in the morning: Don’t take off your thick clothes too early

During the light rain season, it is hot and cold, and the climate is unstable, so you should still cover yourself. If you take off too many clothes at once, it will They will easily catch colds and get sick due to their inability to adapt to climate change. In particular, the elderly, frail and sick, and those with high blood pressure should pay more attention. Changing weather can easily cause mood swings and trigger the recurrence of potential diseases in the body. Handsome men and beautiful women should not ignore the temperature just because they are beautiful, so as not to leave the root causes of arthritis and other diseases.

Of course, not everyone is suitable for "spring cover". For example, some people with internal heat are likely to get angry if they continue to "spring cover". There are also some people who are very strong and do not need to cover their bodies.

The second morning: get up early

In early spring, it is easy to suffer from the phenomenon of "spring sleepiness", that is, regardless of whether you slept well the night before, you will easily feel sleepy the next day. Yang Qi is at its most abundant in the morning in spring. Waking up early helps to relax and release liver Qi, so it is very important for the maintenance of the human body.

Three mornings: Apply sun protection and moisturize early

Wearing more clothes in winter isolates the skin from contact with the sun. In addition, winter is the time when ultraviolet rays are least, so the skin will return to its best condition. Whiteness. Ultraviolet rays begin to increase in spring, and will increase significantly from April to May. But the sunshine in early spring is often ignored by people, so the face is damaged by ultraviolet rays unknowingly, causing the skin to become darker day by day.

Therefore, you must protect yourself from the sun and wear protective clothing (sunscreen and moisturizing products) for your skin. This is the most basic defense measure and protection against photoaging and pigmentation.

A few words from Lao Wu

Spring is suitable for nourishing the liver. Green leafy vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, which can protect liver cells. Eating the livers of some animals appropriately in spring can also protect our liver cells.

In early spring, pay attention to a light diet, avoid smoking, drink less alcohol, and eat more dark green vegetables.

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