Recently, a heavy snowfall has lowered the temperature in the entire north by more than ten degrees, and the cold has hit, and the humidity in the air has gradually decreased, which is the season of high incidence of respiratory diseases such as colds and coughs. At this time, a fruit known as the "king of cough suppressants" has attracted much attention, it is not only delicious, but also rich in nutrients, providing the body with the nutrients it needs, and playing a role in moisturizing the lungs and reducing phlegm.
Pears, known as the "king of moistening the lungs", are definitely not in vain. Pears are rich in vitamin C, which can improve the body's immunity and prevent colds. Secondly, pears are rich in dietary fiber, which helps to promote intestinal peristalsis, in addition, pears also contain a variety of minerals and trace elements, such as calcium, iron, zinc, etc.
In addition to pears, there is another fruit that also has an excellent lung moisturizing effect, and that is monk fruit. Monk fruit is rich in a variety of nutrients and is a common Chinese herbal medicine and health food. Monk fruit has the ability to clear heat and moisten the lungs, reduce fire and quench thirst, and the monk fruit has a sweet and cool taste, has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, and is suitable for winter consumption, which helps to relieve symptoms such as cough and throat discomfort caused by dryness.
Delicious product 1: [Autumn pear paste].
Pears can not only be eaten fresh, but they can also be made into a delicious lung-nourishing food - autumn pear paste. Autumn pear paste is easy to make and has a dense taste, which is a delicious and wholesome food, which can not only moisten the lungs and dissolve phlegm, but also enhance the body's resistance, making it an ideal food for the winter season. Although many pears can be used as autumn pear paste, Sydney pears and autumn moon pears are more suitable!
Ingredients: 10 autumn pears, 3 monk fruits, 2 lemons, rock sugar.
Here's how:
1.Wash the autumn moon pear, peel it, and rub it into a fine wire with a silk grater, the moisture of the pear is larger, in order to prevent the waste of pear juice, you can use the pot directly when wiping the silk.
2.Clean the monk fruit, peel it, break it into small pieces, take the lemon juice for later use, put the lemon juice into the pot, add the monk fruit pieces and an appropriate amount of rock sugar, stir evenly, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3.Filter out the pear pomace, obtain the pear juice, pour it back into the pot and boil, keep boiling over low heat, after the pear juice is significantly reduced, stir it with a shovel to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Wait until the pear paste is boiled until thick, then let it cool and store it in a glass bottle. When eating, it can be eaten directly or added to warm water.
Delicious product 2: [Autumn pear stewed kumquat].
This autumn pear stew with kumquat is sweet and delicious, and the combination of pear's lung-moisturizing effect and kumquat's heat-clearing and thirst-quenching effect makes it a nourishing product suitable for winter season.
Ingredients: pear, kumquat, rock sugar.
Here's how:
1.After the pears are cleaned, peeled, cored and cut into small piecesAdd a pinch of salt to the kumquats, scrub them, clean them, and cut them in half for later use.
2.Put the pear pieces and small kumquat into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, cover the lid, simmer for 1 hour, then add rock sugar, continue to simmer, and simmer until the rock sugar melts. These are ideal drinks for the winter months to provide nutrients and help keep your body healthy.
In this winter season, whether it is fresh pears, monk fruit, or lemons rich in vitamin C, they are a good choice to moisten the lungs and maintain health. A steaming bowl of food is even more delicious to make people feel warm and comfortable in cold weather. While enjoying the food, don't forget to add a fire to your body to keep us warm and healthy in the cold winter.