The nutritional content of vegetables is very high. Generally, vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which are very helpful for colds. Therefore, for most cold patients, eating two jin (about 1 kg) of vegetables daily can relieve symptoms. Here are some recommendations.
Cold Shredded Carrot Salad
The carotene abundant in fruits and vegetables can enhance the resistance of mucosal tissues, and the rich vitamin C can boost the body's immunity and resistance to bacteria and viruses. If you have already been infected with the influenza virus, you can also help your body resist the virus by supplementing a large amount of vitamin C.
What vegetables are good to eat when you have a cold?
1. Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage is sweet, slightly cold, and has a high water content. It is rich in calcium, crude fiber, and vitamins. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that Chinese cabbage can "promote gastrointestinal function, relieve chest distress, quench thirst from alcohol, aid digestion, reduce qi, treat miasma, and stop coughing from heat. It is especially beneficial in winter and promotes urination." The root of the Chinese cabbage is usually used to treat colds.
2. Carrot
Carrots provide abundant vitamin A, which promotes normal growth and reproduction, maintains epithelial tissue, prevents colds, and protects vision. You can squeeze carrots into juice and add a few drops of honey. This sweet and refreshing carrot juice will be very popular with children.
3. Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamins A and C, which is beneficial for preventing colds and bronchitis. Spinach contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which is relatively soft and smooth, allowing it to pass smoothly through intestinal peristalsis, carrying away toxic substances, bacteria, and cholesterol. A reminder: after washing fresh spinach, it is best to blanch it in boiling water first before cooking.
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