The dry winter weather, combined with the popularity of hot pot, often leads to symptoms of "internal heat" in many people. This is mainly caused by abnormal metabolism in the body, and dietary adjustments are needed in a timely manner to avoid greater harm to health. There are many foods in life that can clear heat and moisten the lungs. Let's take a look!
1. Spinach
Spinach is a vegetable with extremely high nutritional value. Pointed-leaf spinach has long petioles, thinner leaves, and thick, sugary roots; while round-leaf spinach has large, thick leaves. The content of carotene in spinach is much higher than in other vegetables. Although its vitamin C content is lower than that of chili peppers, it is higher than that of tomatoes. Moreover, the vitamin K it contains, which has a hemostatic effect, is the highest among leafy vegetables. In the dry winter, the rich riboflavin in spinach can prevent mouth ulcers, cheilitis, and dry eyes.
2. Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in vitamins. Every 200 grams of fresh cauliflower can provide more than 75% of the daily vitamin A requirement for adults. Its vitamin C content is even more outstanding, reaching 80 milligrams per 100 grams, which is 3-4 times higher than that of common Chinese cabbage and soybean sprouts, and twice as much as that of oranges. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that "white-colored foods enter the lungs." The pure white cauliflower is undoubtedly a timely health vegetable.
3. Celery
Celery is cool in nature and has a sweet and pungent taste. It can calm the liver and strengthen the stomach. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C, amino acids, iron, potassium, etc. It can effectively relieve fatigue caused by potassium deficiency and also has an expectorant effect. Celery can be stir-fried with dried tofu, shredded meat, etc., making it colorful and fragrant.
Dry Pot Cauliflower
Extended Reading: A Guide to Eating Cauliflower
4. Bok Choy
Bok choy has a slightly bitter and cool taste, making it suitable for nourishing the stomach and promoting bowel movements in winter. It is rich in vitamin C and calcium, as well as phosphorus, iron, carotene, and B vitamins.
5. Lotus Root
Lotus root is known as the "king of oriental vegetables." It is rich in polyphenols, which can boost immunity and has anti-aging properties. Additionally, when cooked, its nature changes from cool to warm. Although it loses its ability to remove stasis and clear heat, it becomes beneficial to the spleen and stomach, with the effects of nourishing the stomach, nourishing yin, replenishing blood, and stopping diarrhea.
Crispy Fried Lotus Root Slices
Extended Reading: A Guide to Eating Lotus Root
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