Introduction: After enjoying many delicious foods during the autumn and winter seasons, our gastrointestinal tracts have accumulated quite a bit of fat. Now that spring has arrived, it's time to change our diet, "scrape the oil" from our intestines, and give our bodies an energy boost by trying some refreshing and nutritious fruits!
Strawberry: Moisturizing the Lungs and Promoting Fluids
Strawberries are rich in nutrients and have a high content of anthocyanin, which has antioxidant effects. Moreover, strawberries are also not low in vitamin C, with 47 milligrams per 100 grams, even higher than oranges. In addition, strawberries are also rich in organic acids, pectin, and more, truly making them an "all-around champion" in the fruit world.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, strawberries are considered sweet and cool in nature, with the effects of moistening the lungs, promoting fluids, promoting urination, and reducing swelling. Those with lung heat or difficulty urinating may consider eating more appropriately. However, people with poor gastrointestinal function should not eat too many. For the elderly with poor teeth, strawberries can also be pureed in a blender and eaten as a paste, or the paste can be spread on bread slices. Mothers can also make strawberry salads or strawberry pies for their children.
Strawberry Pancakes
Small Tangerine: Supplementing Vitamins
Citrus fruits are a very popular category of fruit, rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and carotene, as well as abundant organic acids (such as citric acid), which can effectively regulate the body's metabolism. However, note that tangerines should be eaten in moderation. Eating too many may cause yellow pigmentation on the skin. Also, tangerines should not be eaten on an empty stomach because they are rich in organic acids, which can irritate the gastric mucosa, causing a feeling of fullness, bloating, and acid reflux in the stomach.
Lemon: Natural Beauty Product
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and are a natural beauty product. A glass of lemon water daily can whiten and moisturize the skin. Because of its sour taste, lemons are generally not eaten raw but are used as a side dish or seasoning. Lemon is known as the "king of Western cuisine" and can be used in cold dishes, main courses, and drinks. The special aroma of lemons can remove the fishy smell of meat and aquatic products, and can also make the meat more tender. When eating fried cod, squeeze 4-5 drops of lemon juice onto the cod. When the cod meets the lemon juice, not only does the fishy smell disappear, but the meat also becomes more fragrant and delicious; a few drops of lemon juice on grilled fish or chicken wings also makes the taste more fragrant. You can also chop the lemon pulp and mix it with seafood soy sauce to make a dipping sauce for seafood. However, note that lemons are sour, so people with gastric ulcers or excessive gastric acid secretion should eat them sparingly.
Lemon Cookies
Water Chestnut: The Fruit for Moistening Dryness
Water chestnuts are called "underground snow pears" and "Jiangnan ginseng," and are a great fruit for moistening dryness. In early spring, the weather is still relatively dry, so it's a good idea to eat some water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have thin skin, crisp and tender flesh that is juicy and refreshing, making them a good food for clearing lung dryness. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that water chestnuts have the effects of reducing fire, tonifying the lungs and cooling the liver, aiding digestion, and resolving phlegm. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the "Five-Juice Drink," which has the effect of relieving dryness and stopping coughs, is made by juicing fresh water chestnuts, lotus root, sugarcane, Ophiopogon japonicus, and reed root. You can also juice it at home, with ingredients not limited to these; snow pears, radishes, and other ingredients can also be included. Another reason water chestnuts are called the "fruit for moistening dryness" is that the crude protein, resistant starch, and dietary fiber in them can promote intestinal peristalsis, regulate gastrointestinal function, and prevent constipation and dry stools. Water chestnuts are also a high-potassium, low-sodium food, which is beneficial for lowering blood pressure and promoting urination and reducing dampness.
Water Chestnut Syrup