Winter is a time when people often think about replenishing their bodies, but eating meat too much can often make people feel greasy and get angry. The weather in winter is relatively dry, if there is fire in the body, you can try to eat some seasonal fruits to moisten the dryness and reduce the fire, dissolve phlegm and relieve cough. Next, I will recommend a few must-eat healthy fruits for you in winter.
Apple:Apples have laxative and antidiarrheal effects. There is a folk proverb: "An apple a day, the doctor stays away from me", although it is a little exaggerated, but this sentence also indirectly illustrates the benefits of apples. Apples are rich in pectin, which is a type of water-soluble dietary fiber. When pectin enters the intestines, it will absorb a large amount of water, which can not only keep the intestines lubricated, but also increase the water content during defecation, making the stool soft and laxative. In addition, apples are also rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, which can improve vascular permeability, reduce blood lipid and cholesterol levels, and help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Whether eaten raw or cooked, apples have a health effect.
Banana:Bananas have a soft texture and a delicious taste, making them a good choice for energy in winter. Bananas are rich in carbohydrates, which are essential for the body's energy**. Bananas are also rich in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients. Vitamin B6 can promote the normal metabolism and synthesis of protein, and maintain normal nervous system and immune function. Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal heart function and blood pressure levels. In addition, the fiber in bananas helps promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. So in winter, eating bananas not only provides energy, but also keeps the body healthy.
Orange:As one of the indispensable fruits in winter, there are many varieties of oranges, such as rock sugar oranges, navel oranges, Chu oranges, etc. They are sweet and sour, juicy and meaty, not only can taste good, but also have the effect of clearing heat, dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, and appetizing. In addition, salt-steamed oranges are a common cough and phlegm reliever. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, oranges have the effect of dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, strengthening the spleen and appetizing, and can help with symptoms such as hot and dry cough in the lungs, yin deficiency and fatigue, dry cough and less phlegm. Modern pharmacological studies have found that orange peel contains two ingredients with cough and phlegm suppressants, narcotin helps to suppress cough, while orange peel oil can dissolve phlegm. However, it should be noted that salt-steamed oranges are only suitable for hot cough caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis or lung dryness, yellow and viscous phlegm, redness, swelling and pain in the throat, dry mouth, bitter mouth and other symptoms. If it is a cold cough caused by external wind and cold, such as chills, phlegm and other symptoms, eating salted oranges will aggravate the condition.
Sugar cane:Sugar cane is known as the "sugar water storehouse" because of its high sugar content and abundant juice. In addition to providing calories and nutrients, sugarcane also has the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire, and is believed by traditional Chinese medicine to be able to clear away heat and generate energy, replenish the lungs and moisten dryness, especially suitable for people with lung fever, cough and dry stools. In the dry winter climate, people often experience dryness, dry mouth, dry cough and less phlegm and other dry diseases. According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, eating some sugarcane that has the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, and quenching thirst can effectively relieve the dryness of the human body and replenish the water required by the body. However, it should be noted that sugarcane is high in sugar and cold, so it is not suitable for diabetics, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and stomach pain.
Also, be wary of moldy sugarcane, which can produce neurotoxins that can cause damage to the central nervous system and digestive system. Special reminder: If you find that the sugarcane meat has turned light red, light brownish yellow, or spots or patches, or feels sour and musty, sake lees, you can no longer eat it. Therefore, when buying and eating sugar cane, it is important to carefully check and choose good qualities.