Eating radish in spring to prevent colds

　　In early spring, Yang Qi rises. At this time, the yang energy in the human body also grows in response to the spring yang energy, and metabolism is strong. According to the health concept of "correspondence between man and nature", dietary maintenance focuses on supporting yang. It is suitable to eat more foods with pungent and sweet divergent properties and less food with sour and astringent astringent effects, so that the body's yang energy can rise and become strong. Among the many seasonal fruits and vegetables, the delicious and juicy white radish can not only promote qi and aid digestion, but also prevent and treat cold , is one of the cheapest and most effective "health-preserving vegetables" in early spring.

　　Eating radish in spring can help you improve your health and prevent colds

　　“At the turn of winter and spring, eating radishes is perfect. ”According to reports, in some places in my country, eating radishes in early spring is a traditional custom. This custom originated from a plague at the turn of winter and spring in ancient times. At that time, people were preparing to welcome the beginning of spring. Unexpectedly, a strange disease spread everywhere. The sick people were all feeling weak, short of breath, and had no appetite. They walked top-heavy and felt weak. Later, after being advised by the "immortal" to eat radish, everything was fine. Since then, every beginning of spring, people eat radishes for peace.

　　Why can radish cure diseases? What diseases are being treated? Radish has high edible and medicinal value. It tastes pungent and cold when eaten raw, and sweet and slightly cool when eaten cooked. Its most important functions are to benefit the stomach, smoothen the qi, and eliminate food. Li Shizhen clearly pointed out in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that radish can "lower qi, eliminate grains, neutralize and remove evil heat". There is even a saying among the people that "if you eat radish regularly, you will not be harmed by any disease", and the functions of radish are highly praised. From the perspective of modern nutrition research, radish is indeed rich in nutrients. In addition to containing Grape In addition to sugar, sucrose, fructose, crude fiber, vitamin C, various minerals and a small amount of crude protein, it also contains a variety of amino acids. Regular consumption can enhance the body's immunity and even inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Therefore, it has been included in the anti-cancer diet in recent years.

　　During the festival, big fish and meat are indispensable. Eating too much greasy food will affect the digestive system. disease Naturally, the most common symptoms are bloating, loss of appetite, constipate wait. At this time, buy more crisp, tender and juicy radishes, cut them into shreds, and mix them with an appropriate amount of vinegar and sugar. They are sour and sweet, which not only relieves greasiness, but also removes heat toxins from the body and helps digestion.

　　In early spring, when the temperature suddenly drops from warm to cold, especially in the evening, the temperature drops significantly. People with weak constitution are prone to cold evil at this time and may cause colds. In addition, during the festival, the gastrointestinal burden is heavy and there is some stagnation, which is also the reason why colds and fevers are easily induced. In fact, if you boil water with radish and drink it as tea, you can also prevent and treat colds.

　　Take 250 grams of fresh and juicy white radish. No need to peel it. Wash and cut into thin slices. Add three bowls of water and cook into two bowls. Serve one bowl while hot (add sugar as appropriate according to personal taste).； After 1 hour, warm the second bowl and drink it. Taking this method for two or three days can effectively prevent colds.

　　What needs special reminder is that because radish is cold in nature, people with a cold spleen and stomach or a cold constitution with excess yin should not eat more. In addition, patients with duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and chronic gastritis should avoid eating radish. In view of the fact that radish has the effect of promoting qi and destroying qi, people who are taking traditional Chinese medicine, especially those who take qi-tonifying drugs such as ginseng and astragalus, should not eat radish at the same time to avoid "one tonic and one to break the qi".