The winter climate is harsh, with yin flourishing and yang waning. The body is affected by the cold temperatures, and its physiological functions, appetite, and other aspects undergo changes. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your diet reasonably, ensure an adequate supply of essential nutrients, and enhance your body's resistance, such as its ability to withstand the cold and immune function. How can you eat healthily and safely?
Walnut and Pork Liver Congee
A smooth and nourishing congee to nourish the liver and improve vision.
An authentic pork liver congee, described as thin, glutinous, and smooth, is said to have the effect of nourishing the liver and improving vision. Pork liver is rich in iron and is an excellent source of iron supplementation.
The cooking of this congee is quite particular, mainly focusing on the marination of the pork liver and the control of the cooking heat. After slicing the pork liver, place it in a bowl and mix with starch, chopped green onions, minced ginger, cooking wine, and edible salt, then marinate. The cooking time should not be too long, otherwise, the pork liver will not be tender and smooth, but if it's too short, the pork liver will be undercooked and unhygienic. Therefore, controlling the heat is the key factor to ensuring the pork liver slices are tender and not tough.
Nourishing Sweet Water for Beauty and Disease Prevention
Tremella and Papaya Sweet Water is a syrup with moisturizing properties for the intestines. Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, and its water-soluble fiber helps to balance blood lipid levels. Tremella has the effect of preventing eye diseases, and the combination of the two can effectively combat the damage caused by free radicals to body cells.
Soak the tremella until it expands, then break it into small pieces. Peel and dice the papaya, place it in a clay pot with water, and simmer for one and a half hours. This sweet water has become a common household dessert for many citizens in Foshan.
Selective Medicinal Diet for Rejuvenation
Currently, many people are starting to make dishes like lamb hot pot and ginseng chicken soup. TCM experts believe that these supplements are not suitable for everyone. In dry and hot weather, people with symptoms such as dry mouth, dry tongue, and constipation should avoid them and be moderate with heating foods, otherwise, the opposite effect may occur. For those who are weak or have health conditions, they can increase their intake of supplements under a doctor's guidance to aid digestion and promote nutrient absorption. It should be noted that medicinal diets that are too cold or too dry, or excessively pungent and hot, should also be avoided.
Pork porridge