In winter, when the fire is blazing, a cup of hot tea and some snacks become the choice of the family to keep warm and protect themselves from diseases. The family wondered why the mother had chosen these foods. Mom revealed that these foods have natural "antibiotic" ingredients to help the family reduce the chance of getting sick during the cold winter months. In particular, these four foods with their own "antibiotics" are recommended to be eaten every three or five times to strengthen immunity and reduce the chance of getting sick.
Garlic is a commonly used spice that is rich in powerful antibacterial ingredients. The allicin in it is able to destroy the cell wall of bacteria, thus playing a bactericidal effect. In addition, garlic has excellent antioxidant properties that help fight aging. We can add garlic to our daily diet in moderation. Adding minced garlic to stir-frying, or eating garlic slices raw, can achieve good health care effects.
In addition to this, garlic can also be used to make roasted garlic. First, pick fresh garlic and peel off the outer skin, leaving the innermost layer of skin. Preheat the oven to 180°C, then line a baking sheet with tin foil and brush with a thin layer of cooking oil. Place the processed garlic on a baking sheet and brush the garlic with a layer of cooking oil. Roast it for 20-30 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and soft and glutinous. Remove the roasted garlic, cool it slightly and peel off the remaining garlic skin, then place it on a plate. You can choose to sprinkle some salt and black pepper to taste, or you can serve it with other seasonings or ingredients. Note that during the roasting process, pay attention to the color of the garlic to avoid burning. Of course, according to the preferences of individual tastes, the roasting time and temperature can be adjusted to achieve the best taste and appearance.
Honey is a natural sweetener with excellent antimicrobial effects. The hydrogen peroxide produced by the enzyme glucose oxidase in it kills bacteria. In addition, honey can also moisten the lungs and relieve cough, beautify the skin, etc. We can add honey to warm water to drink, or apply it to wounds, which can have a good effect.
In addition to the traditional honey water, we can also try to make honey lemonade. First, wash the lemon with water and rub it with a layer of salt, then gently rub it for a few moments to help wash away any herbs and bacteria from the lemon skin. Then rinse with clean water. Next, cut the lemon into thin slices and place it in a clean glass bottle. Every time you are ready to drink, take out 1-2 lemon slices directly and put them in a cup, add an appropriate amount of honey, then pour in warm water and stir well until the honey is dissolved. Finally, a slice of lemon can be inserted into the rim of the cup as a garnish. It is important to take care to wash the lemon peel well to avoid the bitter taste and residual pesticides to the body. When brewing lemonade, the temperature of the water should be controlled between 60-70 °C, if it is too cool, it will affect the fragrance of the bubble, and the boiling water will dissolve more bitter substances, such as hesperidin. The seeds in lemons have a very bitter limonin, so be careful to remove them when soaking lemonade, otherwise it will make the lemonade bitter.
Ginger is a common spice with a powerful antibacterial effect. The gingerol in it can destroy the cell wall of bacteria, thus playing a bactericidal effect. In addition, ginger can also ward off cold, warm the stomach, relieve fatigue, etc. We can slice ginger to make tea and drink, or add minced ginger when stir-frying, which can have a good health effect.
Ginger and jujube tea is a common ginger product, drinking it can drive away cold and warm the stomach, enhance immunity, and prevent colds and other diseases. Making ginger and jujube tea is very simple. First, wash the dates, add water to cook, then add the sliced ginger and add an appropriate amount of honey to taste. The right amount of water can be added according to personal taste to make the tea have a moderate concentration. Finally, pour the tea into a cup and garnish with a slice of lemon or mint leaves. It should be noted that ginger and jujube tea has a certain spicy taste, people who like spicy can add more ginger, and those who don't like spicy can reduce the amount of ginger.
Black fungus is a common ingredient known as "sea ginseng". It is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals and has a high nutritional value. The polysaccharides in it can enhance immunity and have obvious anti-aging effects. In addition, black fungus can also strengthen the stomach and moisturize the skin. We can soak the black fungus, stir-fry or cook soup to eat, which can have a good health care effect.
Black fungus vegetable soup is a very simple and easy-to-make beauty soup. First, soak the black fungus, wash it, and cut it into small pieces for later use. Then, wash and cut vegetables (such as carrots, shiitake mushrooms, winter melon, etc.) and set aside. Next, add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add the black fungus and vegetables after boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste, then turn off the heat and serve in a bowl. This black fungus vegetable soup has anti-aging, stomach-strengthening and digestion effects, which is very suitable for winter consumption.
In short, garlic, honey, ginger and black fungus are four foods that have natural "antibiotic" ingredients, which have strong antibacterial and antibacterial effects, which can enhance immunity and prevent diseases. In the cold winter months, eating these foods in moderation can strengthen the body's resistance, improve the body's immunity, and reduce the chance of getting sick. At the same time, these foods also have other health care effects, such as moistening the lungs and relieving cough, relieving muscles and invigorating blood, strengthening the stomach and eliminating appetite, moisturizing the skin, etc., which can take care of our health in an all-round way. To stay healthy, we should consume these foods every other time to keep ourselves healthy during the cold winter months.