1, lotus root: because of the dry weather in winter, people eat too much, which easily leads to heavy moisture in the body. Lotus root is pollution-free, clearing away heat and toxic materials, and is deeply loved by people. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, raw lotus root is cold, which has the function of clearing away heat and relieving annoyance. After cooking, it changes from cold to warm, and has the functions of nourishing stomach, nourishing yin, invigorating spleen and benefiting qi. Cooking soup with lotus root and kidney bean can improve sleep quality, and cooking soup with ribs can strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite, which is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
2, bean sprouts: Soybean contains a lot of protein, fat and carbohydrates, but also contains trace elements needed by the human body, such as sodium, phosphorus, iron and calcium. Sprouts can not only retain the original substances, but also increase the vitamin content, which helps to eliminate fatigue. Chlorophyll from bean sprouts can prevent and treat rectal cancer.
3. Water chestnut: Its skin is purple and black, its meat is white, its taste is sweet and juicy, and it is crisp and delicious. It is called "Jiangnan Ginseng" by northerners. It can be used as both fruit and vegetable, and it is a popular seasonal product. Water chestnut is cold, and has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, cooling blood, promoting fluid production, promoting diuresis, relaxing bowels, eliminating dampness, eliminating phlegm, promoting digestion and relieving flatulence. It can also be used to treat jaundice, dysentery, polio, constipation and other diseases, especially after meals.