The ancients said: "If you don't nourish the sun in the little cold, you will be busy all year round"! This proverb inherits a profound philosophy of health preservation and reminds us to pay special attention to taking care of our bodies in the cold season.
01. The health value of fennel
Fennel is one of the seasonal vegetables in winter, and its unique aroma and rich nutrients make it ideal for the cold season.
Fennel is not only rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and other nutrients, but also a warm ingredient, which is considered to have the effect of nourishing yang and strengthening the spleen and stomach in traditional Chinese medicine.
This unique aroma comes from the unique volatile oils found in fennel, which not only increase appetite and digestion, but also help to warm the stomach and intestines, which is great for cold winter days.
Recommended way to eat: fennel beef dumplings
Fennel beef dumplings are a delicious and healthy dish, which combines the unique aroma of fennel with the deliciousness of beef, which not only adds layers of taste, but also gives full play to the health benefits of fennel.
Chop the beef, wash and chop the fennel and leeks and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the minced beef, fennel, leeks, minced ginger and garlic, appropriate amount of sesame oil, light soy sauce and salt.
Stir well, using your hands or spoon until the meat filling is sticky.
Take a dumpling wrapper and add the appropriate amount of filling.
Apply a layer of water along the edge of the dumpling wrapper with your hands, then fold the dumpling wrapper in half, pinch the edge tightly and seal it, you can choose different wrapping methods according to your preference.
Bring a pot of boiling water to a boil and put the dumplings into the boil. Once the dumplings are floating, cook for another 2-3 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
Take out the dumplings, you can eat them directly, or you can pair them with your favorite dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, etc.
If you prefer, you can sprinkle some chopped chives or sesame seeds on top of the dumplings to add color and texture.
02. Health characteristics of mutton
In the cold winter, mutton is known as the choice of warm supplement, especially in the cold season. Mutton is rich in protein, vitamin B complex, iron, zinc and other nutrients, which has the effect of warming and replenishing yang qi and benefiting the kidneys and strengthening yang. In the concept of traditional Chinese medicine, mutton is regarded as a nourishing and strong food, especially suitable for consumption during the cold season.
Recommended way to eat: fresh fish and sheep
Fish and Lamb Fresh is a unique and delicious mutton dish that skillfully combines the deliciousness of lamb chops and crucian carp, which not only has a unique taste, but also is a dish that warms the body.
Cut the lamb chops into palatable-sized pieces, rinse them with water, and marinate them in cooking wine for a while to remove the smell.
Remove the scales and guts of the crucian carp, wash it and set aside.
Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pan and sauté the green onion and ginger slices until fragrant.
Sauté the marinated lamb chops in a pan to discolor.
Add an appropriate amount of cooking rice wine and continue to stir-fry for a while to remove the peculiar smell of the mutton.
Add enough water and add the crucian carp, then add salt and light soy sauce to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Reduce the heat to high and bring the water to a boil, skim off the foam and reduce to low heat and simmer.
Stew until the mutton becomes crispy, and the soup is rich and delicious.
Before cooking, adjust the amount of salt and light soy sauce again according to personal taste.
When serving, you can separate the soup from the meat and fish, place the lamb chops in the center of the plate, place the fish around, and drizzle the delicious soup at the end.
03. The health benefits of loaches
Loach, as a good health product in the cold season, is not only delicious, but also nutritious aquatic ingredients. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, loach is believed to have the effect of benefiting the kidneys and yang, and nourishing the body and qi, and is especially suitable for consumption in the cold winter.
The meat of loach is delicate and rich in protein, vitamin A, vitamin B and other nutrients. This not only provides the body with essential nutrients, but also helps to boost physical strength, increase immunity, and resist the invasion of cold weather.
In the cold season, the loach has a particularly prominent effect on the kidney and yang, helping to keep the body warm.
Recommended way to eat: roasted loach with lettuce
This delicious roasted loach dish combines the freshness of loaches with the fragrance of lettuce, which not only tastes excellent, but is also a nutritious health dish.
The loaches are cleaned, the internal organs are removed, and they are washed and set aside. Peel and cut the lettuce into pieces for later use.
Heat the oil in a pan and add the loaches when the oil is hot, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Add the ginger slices and stir-fry for a while.
Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and simmer for a while to remove the fishy smell.
Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, an appropriate amount of sugar, an appropriate amount of salt, an appropriate amount of chicken essence, and continue to stir-fry evenly.
Add the lettuce segments and continue to cook until the lettuce is cooked and the loaches are flavorful.
Finally, add the minced garlic and green garlic, stir-fry evenly, and remove from the pan.
Serve on a plate and serve.
In this cold season, health preservation should focus on warming and replenishing yang qi to improve the body's resistance. Through dietary therapy, choose some ingredients with warming and replenishing properties, which will help to keep out the cold and frost and improve the body's resistance.
Wellness is not only about food choices, but also about lifestyle adjustments, such as moderate exercise and maintaining a good work and rest, which are all important factors in maintaining good health.
Therefore, in the cold season, in addition to a reasonable diet, we also recommend that everyone pay attention to keeping warm, exercise moderately, and maintain enough sleep to improve the body's immunity in an all-round way.
Source: Sister Li's words about health