Winter is coming, the temperature is gradually decreasing, and the cold weather can easily make people feel tired and listless. During this season, drinking a cup of hot tea can not only keep you warm, but also improve the body's immunity and prevent colds and other diseases. Today, we recommend 2 types of tea that are suitable for winter drinking, which not only have a mellow taste, but also have health benefits.
The first: astragalus tea
Astragalus membranaceus is a slightly warm Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach. In winter, drinking a cup of astragalus tea can improve symptoms such as qi deficiency, fatigue, and dizziness.
【How to make】
1. Wash the astragalus and cut it into small pieces.
2. Put the astragalus into the pot, pour in an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes.
3. When the astragalus is rich in flavor, add an appropriate amount of honey or red dates to taste.
[Health care efficacy].
1. Nourish qi and blood
Because astragalus has the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood, it can help improve symptoms such as qi deficiency and anemia that are common in winter.
2. Enhance immunity
Astragalus can enhance the body's immunity, improve the body's resistance, and prevent colds, infections and other diseases in winter.
3. Promote metabolism
Astragalus can boost the body's metabolism and help the body better adapt to cold weather.
The second: licorice tea
Licorice is a Chinese herbal medicine with a flat and sweet taste, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. In winter, licorice is used as the main ingredient to make licorice tea and drink, which can relieve symptoms such as cough and sore throat and prevent respiratory tract infections.
【How to make】
1. Wash the licorice and cut it into small slices.
2. Put licorice in the pot, add an appropriate amount of water at the same time, first turn on high heat and boil, then turn to low heat and cook for another 20 minutes.
3. When the licorice is boiled until the flavor is strong, add honey or lemon juice to taste according to personal taste.
[Health care efficacy].
1. Moisten the lungs and relieve cough
In winter, due to the dry air, it is more likely to have symptoms such as cough and throat discomfort, and licorice can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, so drinking licorice tea is just right.
2. Clear away heat and detoxify
Licorice can clear away heat and detoxify, help detoxify the body, and prevent common symptoms of fire in winter.
3. Enhance immunity
Licorice can enhance the body's immunity, improve disease resistance, and prevent the occurrence of colds.
It should be noted that everyone's physique is different, and for special groups of people (such as diabetics, pregnant women, etc.), it should be consumed under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to drinking the right tea, there are other things to keep in good health during the winter:
1. Keep warm
In winter, the climate is cold, so you should pay attention to keeping warm, especially the parts that are prone to cold, such as the head, hands, and feet. You can wear masks, hats, gloves and other warm supplies when you go out.
2. Exercise properly
Winters can be cold, but proper exercise can help keep your body warm. You can choose to exercise in the morning or in the evening, and the time of each exercise should not be too long, about 30 minutes is appropriate.
3. Keep indoor air circulation
In winter, indoor air circulation is poor, which is easy to breed pathogenic bacteria. Pay attention to opening the windows of your home frequently to ventilate and maintain indoor air circulation.
4. Eat reasonably
In winter, you can eat more warm foods in moderation to replenish the calories and nutrients your body needs. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to food hygiene and do not eat any expired and spoiled food.
5. Get enough sleep
The climate is cold and dry in winter, which can easily lead to problems such as dryness and chapped lips. Be sure to get enough sleep and protect yourself by applying moisturizer or lipstick before bedtime**.
6. Prevent colds
Winter is the season of high incidence of colds, so we should pay attention to preventing colds. You can eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C to enhance the body's immunity, and at the same time, pay attention to increasing or decreasing clothing in time and maintain the appropriate indoor temperature and humidity.
Finally, I wish you all a healthy and happy winter!