The Spring Festival is a joyous occasion, but once you catch a cold, a series of symptoms such as coughing, fever, sore throat, and a runny nose will follow one after another, completely ruining the festive mood.
We know that when internal heat combines with an external cold, it can easily trigger a cold. The external cold is merely the trigger, while "internal heat" is the underlying condition for catching a cold. This is the principle behind the saying, "Internal heat breeds colds."
During the Spring Festival, the main source of "internal heat" is the various snacks people love to eat. Don't underestimate things like peanuts and melon seeds—they are high in calories and can easily cause internal heat when consumed in excess.
Furthermore, people go out visiting during the festival and are inevitably exposed to the cold. With these conditions, how could you possibly avoid catching a cold? It seems that while snacks are delicious, they should be eaten in moderation.
What kinds of snacks are likely to cause internal heat? Dried foods mainly include peanuts, melon seeds, and beef jerky, while fresh foods include lychees, longans, and pomegranates.
In addition, candies and greasy foods can also lead to an excess of internal heat. These snacks should be eaten sparingly. Even if you haven't caught a cold during the festival, you can take some medicine to clear internal heat and toxins as a preventative measure to ensure you can have a Spring Festival free from colds.