In spring, all things come back to life, and the body's metabolism gradually becomes more vigorous. At this time, only by maintaining the liver's vigorous physiological functions can one adapt to the thriving changes in the natural world.
During spring, it is advisable to eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, and consume less animal fatty foods. Eat meals on time, and if your digestive function is poor, try eating smaller, more frequent meals to ensure adequate nutrient intake. Fresh fruits are beneficial to health. Chicken liver is sweet and warm in nature, it can nourish the blood and liver, making it an excellent food for liver nourishment. Its effect on nourishing the liver is stronger than other animal livers, and it can also warm the stomach. If you want to nourish the liver through flavor, vinegar is the first choice. Vinegar's sour taste enters the liver meridian and has effects such as calming the liver, dispelling stasis, and detoxifying.
In early spring, the cold qi is still quite strong, making it difficult for liver yang to rise. Drinking a small amount of alcohol can help promote this process, allowing the liver's yang qi to flourish. Duck blood is neutral in nature and rich in nutrition, it can nourish the liver blood and treat anemia, making it one of the best foods for liver protection.
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Spinach has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, soothing the liver, and nourishing the blood. When cooked in a soup with animal blood, it can treat liver qi stagnation.
Spinach is available all year round, but it is best in spring, not the "autumn spinach" as mentioned by Zhao Benshan and Song Dandan. "Spring spinach" has red roots and green leaves, is exceptionally fresh and tender, and is the most delicious. Spinach that appears in spring is particularly beneficial for detoxification and preventing spring dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that spinach is sweet and cool in nature, and can nourish the blood, stop bleeding, astringe yin, and moisten dryness. Because spinach contains a lot of oxalic acid, which can hinder the absorption of calcium and iron, it is best to blanch it in boiling water until soft before stir-frying.
In addition, for people who need to nourish and recuperate in spring, they can use ingredients like American ginseng, longan pulp, Codonopsis root, and Astragalus root to stew with chicken or lean meat. However, people prone to allergies must avoid "trigger foods" in spring, such as shrimp, crab, pickled vegetables, and other foods. In short, remember one principle: eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Also, your diet should not be too salty or greasy; the flavor should be like spring itself—light and sweet.
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