In this vibrant spring, our bodies are at their most active in the year as our vitality flourishes. In particular, the liver, an important organ classified as "woody" in TCM theory, is more energetic with the arrival of spring. It is this increased vitality that sometimes leads to an overabundance of liver qi, which can lead to a series of physical problems, such as irritation and insomnia. Today, I would like to share with you two tips for spring diet therapy to help regulate liver qi and promote physical and mental health.
First, let's talk about carob. Beans are not only seasonal vegetables in spring, but also an ingredient with a significant effect of nourishing the liver and reducing fire. Not to mention that its rich dietary fiber can help promote intestinal peristalsis, so as to achieve the best effect, its refreshing taste and nutritional value alone are enough for people to can't help but eat a few more bites. Today, I'm going to teach you a simple and delicious dish – the carob omelette.
Ingredients: 300g fresh beans, 3 eggs, 3g minced garlic, salt, pepper, light soy sauce and cooking oil. First of all, wash the beans and cut them into small pieces, then blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove them and set aside. Then, add oil to a hot pan, add minced garlic and beans and stir-fry when the oil is hot, and add an appropriate amount of salt, pepper and light soy sauce. Finally, crack in the eggs and stir-fry them quickly until the eggs are completely set. This carob omelette can not only satisfy your taste buds, but also help nourish the liver and reduce fire, which is a rare delicacy in spring.
Next, let's talk about elm money. Yuqian, an ingredient that may not be so common in modern wet markets, is actually a very valuable therapeutic choice in spring. Yuqian not only has a unique taste, but also has multiple effects of "nourishing the liver and reducing fire, calming the nerves and helping sleep, relieving cough and reducing phlegm". Especially for those who often suffer from insomnia, elm money is a natural ** that is both simple and effective.
Prepare the raw materials: 300 grams of elm money and 100 grams of cornmeal, salt to taste. First of all, wash the elm money thoroughly, then mix it with cornmeal and salt, put it in a steamer, and steam it over high heat for 8 minutes. If you like a spicy taste, you can also add a little chili sauce to the steamed elm money. In this way, not only can you enjoy the unique flavor of elm, but also help improve sleep through its medicinal properties.
The introduction of these two ingredients and recipes is not only to solve a series of problems caused by the exuberant liver fire in spring, but also to allow everyone to better understand and use the ingredients in spring through specific dietary therapy methods, so as to nourish the body and promote health through food. After all, food is not just a tool to fill your stomach, it is also a bridge between nature and human health. Through a reasonable diet, we can better welcome the arrival of every season and enjoy every gift that life brings us.
Whether it's an omelette with beans or steamed elm money, they are not only a delicacy on the spring table, but also a small health secret that cannot be ignored in our lives. So, this spring, try these simple yet delicious recipes and make food your health buddy. While enjoying food, it can also make your body healthier and your life better.