The spring equinox is one of the traditional Chinese 24 solar terms, marking the official beginning of spring. In the spring equinox, we can choose suitable foods to nourish the body according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation.
During the spring equinox, the climate warms and the yang gradually grows, and the human body also needs to adapt to the climate change in spring and enhance its immunity. Here are some foods to eat during the spring equinox:
Green vegetables
During the spring equinox, green vegetables such as spinach, celery, rape, etc. are very suitable foods. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, which help clear heat and detoxify, replenish blood and beauty, and promote metabolism.
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Legumes
Bean foods such as soybeans, mung beans, red beans, etc. are also suitable foods for consumption during the spring equinox. Bean foods are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients, which can increase the satiety of the human body, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and help eliminate toxins in the body.
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Fresh and tender fruit
During the spring equinox, many fruits begin to be marketed, such as strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, etc. are very suitable foods. These fruits are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and carotene, which can strengthen the body's immunity and help ward off diseases.
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Light soup
During the spring equinox, the climate gradually warms, and the human body is prone to thirst and loss of appetite. At this time, it is suitable to drink light soups, such as chicken soup, mushroom soup, kelp soup, etc. These soups are rich in protein, vitamins and other nutrients, which can increase the body's nutritional intake without burdening the stomach.
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In short, it is suitable to eat light and nutritious foods during the spring equinox to meet the body's nutritional needs without causing excessive burden to the stomach.