Spring drowsiness, dryness, and chill are common problems people face in the spring. What should you do when these issues arise? A proper diet can help us solve these spring-specific troubles. Let's take a look at how jasmine, honey, and chicken soup can help you safely get through the spring.
Jasmine Tea to Relieve Spring Drowsiness
There has long been a folk saying, "It is suitable to drink flower tea in spring." Drinking flower tea in spring can alleviate the adverse effects of spring drowsiness. Flower tea is sweet, cool, and aromatic, which helps to disperse the cold evil that has accumulated in the body during winter, promotes the generation of yang energy, refreshes the mind, and naturally dispels "spring drowsiness."
For brewing high-quality flower tea, it is best to use a transparent glass lidded cup. Take 3 grams of flower tea, place it in the cup, and brew with freshly boiled water that has cooled to around 90°C. Immediately cover the cup to prevent the aroma from escaping.
Honey Water to Moisten Spring Dryness
The Tang dynasty physician Sun Simiao said: "During the seventy-two days of spring, reduce sour and increase sweet foods to nourish the spleen." Spring is windy, and according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, wind tends to cause dryness. When wind-dryness invades the body, it can easily turn into heat internally, manifesting as a dry throat, thirst, cough, and constipation. Honey is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, mainly containing glucose and fructose, as well as various essential amino acids, proteins, malic acid, vitamins, and other components.
Therefore, honey is the most ideal health drink in spring. A cup of honey water in the morning and evening can not only moisten the intestines and relieve constipation but also prevent colds and help remove toxins from the body.
Chicken Soup to Dispel Spring Chill
Spring temperatures fluctuate greatly, and the body's immunity decreases, making one prone to colds. At this time, soups that can boost immunity and prevent colds, such as chicken soup, are a good choice for nourishment. It is high in protein, easy to digest, and easily absorbed by the body, which helps to enhance physical strength. When nourishing the body in spring, one should pay attention to the gradually warming climate and the rising yang energy in the body. The principle should be to use light, gentle, and mild tonics, both nourishing yang energy and maintaining a gentle approach.
Chicken soup paired with goji berries has the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. Besides chicken soup, drinking fish soup is also a good choice. For example, carp soup can strengthen the spleen and whet the appetite and can alleviate symptoms of edema.