"Fire burns in July and a half, and sweet-scented osmanthus steams in August." Even though it has reached the end of autumn, the weather cannot completely cool down for a while. The coolness in the morning and evening also forms a big contrast with the sultry heat during the day.
The last ten days of this year last for ten days. During these ten days, the climate will slowly change from hot to cold. It is a critical time to pay attention to your diet and health. If you eat right during these days, you can lay a good foundation for autumn and winter.
Try to avoid cold or cold foods when eating, and try not to fry or fry when cooking. No matter men, women, old or young, you should eat 2 more vegetables, 3 fruits, and drink 3 more water during the late winter.
——2 more vegetables
▶Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C. Fresh cauliflower is crispy and sweet when fried. It is suitable for both children and the elderly. Compared with broccoli , the price of cauliflower is more affordable, and one large cauliflower can make a large dish. People who like to eat cauliflower are even more blessed. If you eat cauliflower every day, your body will be happy and "laughing haha".
▶Spinach
Among various vegetables, spinach can be said to contain more calcium than many vegetables. It breaks the "monopoly" of milk on calcium. But the only drawback is that spinach contains oxalic acid, which can hinder the absorption of calcium. So before eating spinach, blanch the spinach in boiling water to remove part of the oxalic acid.
Spinach is grown all year round. Eating spinach during the day can reduce inflammation and moisturize the intestines. The spinach leaves taste soft and waxy, with a unique spinach sweetness. The cold spinach stems are crispy and sweet, and are also loved by many people.
——Multi-3 Fruits
▶Grapes
Grapes are fruits grown in late summer and early autumn, and this is a good time to eat grapes. Who doesn’t like sweet and sour grapes? Grapes are rich in vitamin C and have high water content. Eating some grapes regularly can quench thirst and promote digestion.
But don’t eat too many grapes at one time, as it is easy to cause diarrhea. It is not cost-effective to make your stomach suffer because of your gluttony.
▶Apple
Apple is the "King of Fruits", and it goes without saying that it is rich in nutrients. Nowadays, apples are sold all year round, but in fact apples are an autumn fruit. Early-ripening apples are picked in July, and the latest apples are picked in October and November.
Now is the transition between summer and autumn, and eating early-ripening apples is also appropriate. In the late days, eat one or half an apple a day. It is sweet and crunchy, filling your mouth with saliva and the aroma of apples.
▶Sydney pear
There is an old saying: "Eat melons in summer and pears in autumn." It is also a tradition left by our ancestors to eat pears in autumn. Sydney pears are rich in water, and when you bite into them, you will be filled with fresh and sweet juice, which can not only quench your thirst, but also moisturize your lungs.
Sydney pears can be eaten directly, or they can be cooked with rock sugar, Tremella , or lily to make delicious and healthy soups. Drink a bowl of rock sugar and pear in the late winter. Drinking it during the day can relieve hotness, and drinking it at night can help the stomach and intestines relieve the greasiness of the day.
——Drink 3 water
▶Barley malt soup
Barley malt is cooked with lean pork and winter melon. If possible, you can also add some tangerine peel in moderation. Bring to a boil in a casserole, then turn to low heat and simmer for about an hour or two. The combination of fresh pork and winter melon makes the soup salty and not greasy. The barley has a nutty aroma and contains a small amount of vitamin B. Eating some barley regularly can also relieve constipation.
▶Ginger Date Tea
Ginger is warm in nature but has a spicy taste. Red dates can soften the taste of ginger, making people who don’t like drinking ginger tea willing to take a few sips of ginger tea. Simmer ginger and red dates together in hot water for a while. You can add some rock sugar or honey as appropriate. Try not to add white sugar, because white sugar will make the taste of ginger-date tea "sweet" and your mouth will be sour after drinking it.
▶Camel milk
The history of Chinese people drinking camel milk can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty. During the Yuan Dynasty, camel milk was listed as one of the "Eight Treasures". Until now, camel milk is still very valuable when Kazakhs entertain guests. of drinks. Camel milk has a mellow aroma and slightly salty taste. It contains more calcium than milk, as well as various vitamins and minerals.
Both men and women, old and young, can drink camel milk. You might as well try Xinjiang’s local “Suiyuyoucamel” . The price is affordable, and the quality of the camel milk powder is not inferior. In the late days, drinking 1 to 2 cups of warm camel milk every day can warm the body and mind in the morning and evening. It can moisturize the mouth and tongue and the stomach during the hot days.