Today is the first day of the 39th lunar calendar, and according to folk tradition, the weather will be further cold from today. In this harsh cold season, people need to pay attention to keeping warm and healthy. In order to survive this cold winter, we can increase the calories in our body and keep our body warm through our diet. Here are five foods to keep out the cold and warm up, let's take a look at them together.
The first type of food is ginger. Ginger has the effect of warming the stomach and dissipating cold, which can help improve stomach discomfort caused by cold. In the cold winter, we can consume some ginger in moderation to tone the body. Ginger tea is made by slicing ginger into thin slices and adding it to hot water, which not only warms up the body, but also relieves colds and coughs.
The second food is red dates. Jujube is a common Chinese herbal medicine that has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, warming the stomach and nourishing the skin. In winter, regular consumption of jujubes can help us strengthen our resistance and prevent colds and other diseases. Red dates can be boiled in water or added to porridge to increase the sweetness of the food.
The third food is walnuts. Walnuts are rich in protein, fat and a variety of vitamins, which have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and warming the body, nourishing the brain, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. In winter, eating some walnuts can protect our heart and lungs and improve immunity. The walnuts can be smashed open and the walnut kernels can be taken out and eaten, or the walnut kernels can be ground into a powder and added to hot milk to drink.
The fourth food is black beans. Black beans are rich in protein, iron, calcium and other nutrients, which have the effect of dissipating cold in temperature and nourishing qi and blood. In winter, eating some black beans can help us warm up and increase the energy reserves in the body. Black beans can be boiled, or stewed into black bean soup, and some lean meat, red dates, goji berries and other ingredients can be added to increase their taste and nutritional value.
The fifth food is peanuts. Peanuts are a common nut food, rich in protein, fat and fiber, which has the effect of warming the stomach and dissipating cold, nourishing the kidney and invigorating qi. In winter, eating peanuts in moderation can help us increase body heat and improve our immunity. Peanuts can be cooked or sautéed with some salt and paprika to add flavor.
In addition to the foods mentioned above, there are some small ways to help us keep our bodies warm in winter. For example, wear more clothing, especially warm underwearTo keep the air humid indoors, you can use a humidifier or put some bonsai flowers to increase the humidityMaintain the right temperature indoors and don't let yourself get too cold. At the same time, remember to drink plenty of water to maintain your body's water balance and improve your immunity.
In this cold winter, we should remember to eat more foods to warm up the cold and stay healthy through the cold season. Ginger, red dates, walnuts, black beans, and peanuts are all good choices. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm and enhancing the resistance in the body. May everyone be healthy and warm in the cold winter.