According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the season for the growth of Yang energy. Therefore, people should adapt to the changes of the seasons and nourish their Yang energy through diet to maintain health. The general principles of dietetic therapy are:
1. Choose high-calorie staple foods.
This means that in addition to rice, flour, and miscellaneous grains, moderately add high-calorie foods such as beans and peanuts to the staple foods.
2. Ensure adequate high-quality protein.
This refers to dairy products, eggs, fish, poultry, and lean pork, beef, or mutton.
3. Ensure adequate vitamins.
Green vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins. For example, tomatoes and green peppers contain a high amount of Vitamin C, which is an important substance for strengthening the body and resisting disease.
Spring Diet is Divided into Three Periods
I. Early Spring
This is the transitional period from winter to spring. The temperature is still cold, and the body consumes more heat, so it is advisable to eat foods that are relatively warm and heating.
Dietary Principles: Choose staple foods with high calories, and pay attention to supplementing enough protein. In addition to rice, flour, and miscellaneous grains, you can add some beans, peanuts, dairy products, etc.
Breakfast: 1 bag of milk (about 250 ml), 100g of staple food, and an appropriate amount of side dishes.
Lunch: 150g of staple food, 50g of lean pork, beef, or mutton (or soy products), 200g of green vegetables, and an appropriate amount of egg soup or meat soup.
Dinner: 100g of staple food, 50g of egg, fish, or meat (or soy products), 200g of green vegetables, and 1 bowl of bean congee.
II. Mid-Spring
This is a period of great weather changes, with temperatures fluctuating sharply. You can refer to the diet of the early spring period. When the temperature is higher, you can increase the amount of green vegetables and reduce the consumption of meat.
III. Late Spring
This is the transitional period from spring to summer. The temperature is relatively warm, so it is advisable to eat light foods. The dietary principle is to choose light foods and pay attention to supplementing enough vitamins. For example, the amount of green vegetables in the diet should be appropriately increased.
Breakfast: 250ml of soy milk, 100g of staple food, and an appropriate amount of side dishes.
Lunch: 150g of staple food, 50g of fish, eggs, or meat (or soy products), 250g of green vegetables, and an appropriate amount of vegetable soup.
Dinner: 100g of staple food, 200g of green vegetables, and 1 bowl of rice congee.
It is better to eat less sour food
In addition to the three main meals, it is also recommended to eat more fruits daily, as the vitamins and minerals contained in fruits are beneficial for strengthening the body. Traditional medicine also holds that spring is the time when liver Qi is prosperous. Eating too many sour foods can cause excessive liver Qi, which can damage the spleen and stomach. Therefore, sour foods should be consumed in moderation.