Winter weather is cold
Immunity is weaker than at other times
It is easier to get sick and lack of qi and blood
I don't feel like I have the strength to do anything
What should I eat?
Don't worry, you might as well try these three treasures
Goji berries, yellow essence, ginseng
The editor will take you to find out~
01 Winter tonic ingredients: wolfberry
【Efficacy】
It is recorded in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" that wolfberry nourishes the liver and kidneys, and is good for the eyes.
Modern research has shown that wolfberry contains a variety of nutrients such as wolfberry polysaccharides, betaine, carotene and vitamin C, which have the effects of improving immunity, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, and lowering blood pressure.
[Recommended Eating Method - Soak in Water to Drink]
There are some water-soluble nutrients in wolfberry, such as wolfberry polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, anthocyanins, etc., which can be partially dissolved into water by soaking in water, but the water temperature should not exceed 70 °C, otherwise the nutritional value may be reduced.
In addition, there are some fat-soluble nutrients in wolfberry, such as zeatin, vitamin A and lutein with eye protection function, these substances are insoluble in water and need to be eaten directly to be better absorbed by the human body, so wolfberries soaked in water should also be eaten.
【Two taboos for eating】
1. The daily consumption of wolfberry should not exceed 10 grams, excessive consumption of wolfberry may cause adverse reactions such as irritation, redness and swelling of the eyes.
2. People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea and colds should not eat wolfberry.
02 Winter tonic ingredients: Polygonatum polygonatum
【Efficacy】
It is recorded in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" that Huangjing nourishes qi and nourishes yin, strengthens the spleen, moistens the lungs, and benefits the kidneys.
Manifestations of kidney insufficiency: dizziness, soreness in the waist and knees, and memory loss.
Modern research has shown that Polygonatum polygonatum polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, amino acids, vitamins, alkaloids, trace elements and other nutrients have the functions of improving immunity, protecting myocardial cells, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, anti-fatigue, anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-tumor, etc.
【Recommended Eating Method】
Raw yellow essence can be eaten directly after steaming or nine steaming and nine drying, and can also be used to soak in water and make soup.
Caution:
Raw yellow essence is eaten directly, although it is not toxic, but there will be a feeling of numb mouth, and it has a certain irritating effect on the throat, so it is not recommended to eat raw yellow essence directly.
【Three taboos for consumption】
1. Polygonatum contains a large amount of tannins and glycosides, which will produce chemical reactions after contact with iron, so it is recommended not to touch iron when making tea or cooking with Polygonatum polygonatum.
2. Polygonatum polygonatum should not be eaten with vinegar, hawthorn, plum and other sour foods, which may reduce the health care effect of Polygonatum polygonatum.
3. Patients with cold and fever and people with heavy phlegm and dampness in the body should not consume Polygonatum polygonatum.
03 Winter tonic ingredient: ginseng
【Efficacy】
It is recorded in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" that ginseng greatly invigorates vitality, restores the pulse and strengthens the lungs, nourishes the spleen and lungs, nourishes the blood and calms the nerves and intellect.
Modern studies have shown that ginseng has the effects of improving immunity, protecting myocardium, anti-shock, anti-fatigue, anti-hypoxia, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and lowering blood sugar.
【How to eat - beating ginseng powder】
Compared with ginseng slices and whole ginseng, ginseng powder is easier to function and is easier to be absorbed by the body, so it is a better way to eat. If it is inconvenient to beat the ginseng into powder, then it is okay to soak the ginseng slices in water and drink, it is recommended to soak them several times, and the ginseng slices that have been soaked in water should also be eaten.
【Two taboos for eating】
1. It is not advisable to drink tea and eat radish during the consumption of ginseng, so as not to affect the efficacy of the medicine.
2. During the consumption of ginseng, if you have discomfort such as white and greasy tongue, cold and diarrhea, you should stop eating it and wait for the symptoms to be relieved before eating.
Winter "Three Treasures of Health"
Did you eat right?