There are many benefits of eating radish in winter and ginger in summer, and radish is used as a daily and common food for us, and the methods are also varied.
In the Chinese tradition, dietary supplements are closely related to health preservation. And the benefits of eating radish in winter and ginger in summer are a kind of ancient health wisdom. In winter, when the temperature drops and the dampness in the human body increases, eating radish can play a role in strengthening the spleen and eliminating food, clearing heat and diuretic. The vitamin C and trace elements in radish help to improve the body's immunity and enhance the body's resistance. At the same time, the mustard oil in radish can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digest food, and relieve constipation. For colds, coughs and other symptoms that are prone to occur in winter, radish can also play a certain role in alleviating them. In summer, when the temperature rises, the dampness in the human body is too heavy, and the appetite is lost. The volatile oil in ginger can help the body to perspire and cool down, reducing the discomfort caused by the summer heat. At the same time, the gingerol in ginger can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, increase appetite, and help the body to take in enough nutrients. For symptoms such as heat stroke and vomiting that are prone to occur in summer, ginger can also play a certain role in alleviating them. For example, in winter, you can eat warm foods such as mutton and beef to replenish energy;
In addition, winter is also a good season for tonic, radish with some warm ingredients, such as beef, mutton, red dates, wolfberry can also play a role in nourishing blood and qi, for the winter prone to anemia, cold and other symptoms have a good relieving effect. In short, there are many benefits of eating radish in winter, but you should also eat it in moderation according to your own situation, and don't overdo it.
What kind of people are not suitable for eating radishes in winter?Everyone knows that radish disperses qi, so people with qi deficiency should eat less, and people with yang deficiency should not eat more if they are often constipated, for fear of aggravating the risk of constipation. In short, eating radish in winter and ginger in summer is an ancient wisdom of health preservation. By adjusting our eating habits, we are better able to adapt to the changes of the seasons and maintain our health and vitality. At the same time, we should also be careful not to blindly follow the trend, and choose the right ingredients according to our physical condition and needs.
The following is a home-cooked recipe for stewed beef brisket with radish, suitable for all ages!
The ingredients we need to prepare are: radish, beef brisket, green onion, ginger, dried chili, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaf pepper.
Blanch the beef brisket in a pot under cold water, green onions, and cooking wine, then rinse and drain. Heat the oil, add a few pieces of rock sugar, and stir-fry over low heat until brown bubbles rise. Stir-fry the brisket to color. Add green onions, ginger, dried chili peppers, peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant. Add two scoops of light soy sauce, one spoonful of dark soy sauce and one spoonful of oyster sauce and stir-fry. Pour boiling water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for about one to one and a half hours, if you use a pressure cooker, then it will be about half an hour. Put the radish, add a little salt, simmer for another half an hour, remove the juice from the pot and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Delicious stewed beef brisket with radish for all ages. The kids next door were crying.
There are still a lot of delicious radishes to eat in winter, and there are many ways to do it. You can do it at home.