During the autumnal equinox, the weather is dry, which is caused by the heat and residual gas before the autumnal equinox. After the autumnal equinox, the temperature drops, and the cold and coolness gradually bring people coolness and dryness. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the balance of yin and yang in this season, and the key point in diet is to nourish yin and moisten dryness.
In response to climate change, what to eat is good for our health? Since it is a dry season, we should take moist and warm ingredients as the first choice in diet, and take "nourishing and harvesting" as the principle in diet, daily life and exercise, so the sour taste converges and nourishes the lungs, and the pungent taste diffuses and purifies the lungs, so autumn is "suitable for harvesting rather than dispersing", and it is this truth to appropriately choose more sour and moist fruits and vegetables, such as lotus root, water chestnut, tremella and tremella. Pay attention to drinking warm water, which has the effect of nourishing yin and lung, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production.
This year's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival are celebrated together, which is happy and auspicious. Common seasonal foods on the table of every household are as follows:
Moon cakes: Moon cakes in the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lantern Festival on the 15th of the first month and Zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival are the most representative traditional folk foods. Mooncakes are attractive in color and soft and delicious in taste. In order to facilitate storage, the production process is characterized by high sugar, high oil and high heat. At present, there are not only traditional flavors such as five kernels, egg yolk lotus seed paste, jujube paste and red bean paste, but also many new fillings such as vegetarian stuffing, fruit stuffing, frozen skin and flowing heart on the market to meet the needs of people with different tastes. Although some people think that this kind of seasonal specialty food does not often appear in the range of our daily diet choices, and it can't be eaten several times a year, it will not cause too much adverse effects on health, but there are several points that must be reminded:
People with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should try not to eat greasy egg yolk stuffing, crisp fresh meat stuffing and traditional Cantonese-style five-kernel moon cakes. In order to ensure the taste and shelf life of these moon cakes, a lot of fat and sugar are often added to the stuffing. In addition, patients with kidney, gallbladder, pancreas and other diseases should be careful to avoid inducing and aggravating the disease. Old people and babies have weak digestive ability and should also avoid eating. People with allergic history should also pay attention to the variety and diversity of ingredients in feed. If they are not careful, they may eat food that causes allergies and bring unnecessary trouble to themselves. In short, delicious food also has certain risks. When eating in moderation or in small quantities, you must check the ingredients in the ingredient list.
Crab: "Autumn is coming, and crabs are yellow and fat." Delicious crab meat is an indispensable scenery in autumn. Crab meat belongs to high-quality protein, and it is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, zinc, magnesium, iodine and other trace elements and minerals, with rich nutrients. Crab yolk is rich in vitamin A, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and so on. , higher than the average fish. There are many essential fatty acids in the fat components of crab paste. Crabs are delicious, and you should also pay attention to the following points when eating:
1. Crabs are cold things and should not be eaten in large quantities at one time. People with deficiency and cold in the body should not eat more, nor should they eat with cold fruits such as persimmons and pears. When eating crabs, it can be served with ginger vinegar juice.
2. After the crab dies, a large number of bacteria will breed in the body, which may lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea and even poisoning after eating. So dead crabs can't be eaten. When cooking crabs, you must heat them thoroughly and cook them thoroughly.
3. Patients with gout and hyperuricemia should not eat crabs. Every100g of crab meat contains 82mg of purine. Patients with gout should avoid eating crabs during acute attack, and patients with chronic gout and simple hyperuricemia should also eat less.
4. For the "three highs" people, although the crab cholesterol is high, it is not necessarily inedible, because the human body will also synthesize cholesterol, and the cholesterol intake in the diet only accounts for a small part of the total cholesterol of the human body, which will not have a great impact on the cholesterol metabolism of the human body. It is not a big problem for such people to eat one or two crabs occasionally.
5, crab intestines, crab stomach, crab heart, crab gills these four parts are inedible, these parts are easy to accumulate dirt and bacteria, so pay special attention during eating.
Tremella: Known as the people's bird's nest, it is the most ideal nourishing top grade in autumn, containing protein, fat, dietary fiber, iron, manganese, sodium, vitamin B and glucose. Tremella contains tremella polysaccharide, an effective component, which has the functions of softening blood vessels, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-radiation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tremella fuciformis has the effects of invigorating spleen and appetizing, regulating qi and clearing intestines, tonifying kidney and strengthening brain, nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Eating tremella lily lotus seed soup in autumn can nourish yin and stomach, replenish lung and promote fluid production, which is the most suitable home-made health food in this season.
But don't cook too much tremella soup at a time. If there is too much tremella soup that day, you can eat it in a clean container and keep it in the refrigerator until the next day, but it is best not to exceed 48 hours. When bacteria grow for too long, the content of nitrite will also increase, which is easy to cause poisoning.
Pear: There is another treasure in autumn, that is pear, which is considered as one of the hundred fruits. The water content of fresh pears is as high as 83%. It is tender and juicy, sweet and sour, and has the effects of clearing heart, moistening lung and resolving phlegm, and clearing away heat and toxic materials. Pears containing various vitamins and minerals can be eaten raw or stewed. Rich dietary fiber can purify intestines, relieve constipation, promote digestion, relieve dry throat and relieve cough. However, for people with diarrhea and stomach cold and spleen deficiency, it is recommended not to eat or eat less pears to avoid aggravating physical discomfort.
In addition to the common seasonal foods mentioned above, the daily dietary collocation should be based on the guidance and recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for China Residents 20 16 Edition: the foods are diverse, mainly cereals; A balanced diet and a healthy weight; Eat more fruits and vegetables, milk and soybeans; Eat fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat in moderation; Less salt and less oil, controlling sugar and wine; Put an end to waste and promote new food. Keep a proper amount of drinking water and physical activity every day.
National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival are coming. On this beautiful day, I wish my friends a family reunion, enjoy delicious food and be healthy!