The spring weather is unstable, with lower temperatures in the morning and evening. "Sub-healthy" individuals who are in a long-term state of high-intensity work and high stress should take precautions. It is recommended that citizens adjust their lifestyle habits during this period. So, what should you eat in the spring?
The general principle of spring health preservation is to avoid extremely hot and cold foods, maintaining a balance of temperature. Foods that were popular in winter, such as lamb, dog meat, and hot pot, should be gradually eaten less.
In spring, the diet should be light, focusing on removing dampness and heat. In many places, there is a custom of drinking soup in spring, but it is important to avoid overly greasy soups. You can drink more mung bean soup, red bean soup, or some green tea and scented tea to prevent heat from accumulating in the body.
For diet, it is recommended to regularly consume chives, bean sprouts, Chinese yam, jujubes, and strawberries. The reason is that after consuming chives, the spleen and stomach qi of the human body can be enhanced. Ingredients like bean sprouts and bean seedlings help to activate the body's growth functions. Consuming Chinese yam and jujubes can improve the body's immunity and prevent spring flu and other diseases. Strawberries, on the other hand, have the effect of promoting fluid production. When cooking cold-natured foods such as fish, shrimp, and crab, it is necessary to add warm-natured seasonings like scallions, ginger, wine, and vinegar to prevent the dish from being too cold. Similarly, when eating yang-boosting dishes like chives and garlic, they can be paired with yin-nourishing ingredients like eggs to achieve a balance of yin and yang.
For dressing, it is advisable to wear thicker clothes on the lower body and thinner ones on the upper body. After the Spring Equinox, the weather gradually warms up, but the temperature difference between day and night is still large. There are also occasional cold snaps, significant weather changes, and more rain, sometimes even continuous overcast and rainy days. At this time, pay attention to keeping the lower limbs and feet warm. It is best to have a slight sweat to dispel the cold evil that has accumulated in the body during winter. The elderly and children generally have weaker resistance and are more susceptible to infectious diseases such as colds or rubella. At this time, it is even more important to add or remove clothing in a timely manner, wear a few more clothes appropriately, and not reduce clothing too quickly.