Winters are cold and dry, which can easily lead to lung health problems, such as coughing, dryness, throat irritation and other symptoms. To combat these problems, we often opt for various supplements or medications. However, we often overlook the valuable nutrients contained in some everyday ingredients. In fact, some common ingredients, such as lilies,TurnipswithLotus root, withMoistens the lungs and relieves coughIt is known as a good medicine for lung health. In this article, we'll take a look at the benefits of these three ingredients and how to cook themDeliciousto help us stay healthy during the cold and dry winter months.
Lily is a light and sweet ingredient that is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is abundantProteins, carbohydrates and vitamins and other nutrients, which have a moisturizing effect and can moisturizeRespiratory tractand soothes throat irritation. Lilies also help with coughingExcessive phlegmLung feverPeople with a dry throat. Let's take a look at a simple lilySautéed shrimpPractice:
Material:Shrimp250 grams;Dried lilies50 grams;Minced garlicAppropriate amount;Green onionsMinced gingerAppropriate amount;Cooking wine1 tbsp;1 tablespoon light soy sauce;A pinch of salt;A pinch of sugar;Cooking oil to taste.
1.Handling Ingredients:Dried liliesSoak in advance until soft, cut off the roots, wash and set aside. ShrimpRinse and drain and set aside.
Sautéed shrimp: Heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil in a pan and put it inMinced garlicand green onionsMinced gingerStir-fry and put it in againShrimpStir-fry until browned.
3. Stir-fry dried lilies: Add soaked dried lilies and continue to stir-fry evenly.
4.To taste: Pour inCooking wine, light soy sauce, salt and a little sugar to taste, adjust according to personal taste and preference.
5. Stir-fry evenly: After stir-frying well, stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked thoroughly, and the dried lilies become soft and flavorful.
6. Remove from the pot: Make sure that the dried shrimp and lily are evenly flavored, and the soup is drained, and then it can be put out of the pot and put on the plate.
1. The lily becomes soft after soaking, and the cooking time should not be too long, so as not to become too mushy.
2. A small amount of pepper or coriander leaves can be added to enhance the flavor according to personal taste.
TurnipsGreasedWinter WellnessIt is a good helper, because it has the ability to clear heat and dissolve phlegmMoistens the lungs and relieves coughrole. TurnipsRich in vitamin C and fiber, it has a certain antioxidant effect and helps to improve symptoms such as cough and throat discomfort. The following is a common soup that moistens the lungs and removes drynessTurnipsOrange peel soup:
Material:Big radish1 root;Appropriate amount of orange peel (dried orange peel is preferred);Rock sugarAppropriate amount (add according to taste);Appropriate amount of water.
1. Preparation: Wash and peel the large radish and cut it into pieces, and wash the orange peel for later use.
2.Boiling soup: Take a pot of water and willBig radishPut the pieces and orange peel into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and the amount of water is about the submerged material.
3.Bring to a boil and simmer: Bring to a boil over high heat and turn to low heat and simmer for about 1 to 15 hours untilTurnipsBoiled rotten, the water turns pale yellow.
4.JoinRock sugar: When the soup is almost ready, add an appropriate amount according to personal tasteRock sugarand stir until melted.
5. Remove from the pot and enjoy: After the soup is cooked, turn off the heat and wait for it to be warm.
1.It can be adjusted according to personal tasteRock sugarIf you like sweeter, you can put a little more.
2.Orange peel can provide a delicate flavor that goes well with itBig radishThe sweet taste helps to clear away heat and relieve heat, but if you are not used to it, you can leave it out or reduce the amount.
Lotus rootIt is another ingredient that is considered to be good for moisturizing the lungs. It is sweet and cold in nature, rich in starchProteinsand other nutrients. Lotus rootIt not only moistens the lungs and clears away heat, but also cleanses the bodyMoistureto reduce inflammation in the body. Lotus rootsoup andLotus rootStewed lean pork is a common health soup. Below we introduce a simple oneLotus rootPork rib soup
Material:Lotus root1 root;PigsPork ribsAppropriate amount;Ginger slices to taste;Green onions1 root;Salt to taste;Appropriate amount of water.
1.Preparation:Lotus rootPeel and cut into thin slices for later use. PigsPork ribsWash and set aside. Green onionsCut into sections for later use.
2.Soup: Take a pot of water and put in the pigPork ribs, ginger slices andGreen onionsBring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutesPork ribsCook rotten.
3.JoinLotus root: Will be cutLotus rootPut the slices in a saucepan and continue to simmer for 15 minutes untilLotus rootCooked.
4. Seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of salt according to personal taste.
5. Serve out of the pot: After the soup is cooked, turn off the heat and wait for it to be warm.
1. The stewing time can be adjusted according to personal taste, and if you like something worse, you can stew it for a while.
2. Other seasonings can be added according to personal taste, such as pepper, cooking wine, etc.
During the cold, dry winter months, lung health is very important. In addition to medications and supplements, we can also protect our lungs through our diet. This article introduces three common ingredients – liliesTurnipswithLotus root, they all have the effect of moistening the lungs and clearing heat, and can be made by simple cooking methodsDeliciousdishes and soups. I hope you can choose these ingredients in winter to keep your lungs healthy. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the reasonable combination of other ingredients, a balanced diet, and more exercise, in order to comprehensively improve the immunity and disease resistance of the lungs. Wishing you all health and happiness!