1. 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.

2. The "five reds" eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival refer to red amaranth, lobster, duck eggs with red oil, 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.

3. The "five whites" eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival 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.

In addition, wild rice contains a lot of oxalic acid, and its calcium is not easily absorbed by the human body, so it needs to be boiled before consumption.