The ancients said: "Spring is born and summer is long, autumn is harvested and winter is hidden." "Spring is the time of revival of nature, when everything is revived and plants and trees are thriving. With the spring breeze, the earth is rejuvenated, but it is also quietly cultivated with moisture.
Dampness, as an important concept in TCM theory, refers to the dampness and coldness inside and outside the body, which can easily have adverse effects on human health.
Therefore, during the spring season, we need to pay extra attention to our dietary choices, because some seemingly delicious fruits may be the "invisible accomplices" of moisture.
So, in this spring season, how can we enjoy the sweet taste of fruits while effectively avoiding the invasion of moisture?
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Although spring is a good time to taste fruits, some fruits are known as the "king of moisture" because of their nature.
Mango: Mango, the king of tropical fruits, is loved for its unique sweetness and delicious flesh. However, mango's warm and sweet nature makes it easy to promote dampness and phlegm while bringing deliciousness.
In the humid spring season, if we eat too much mango, we are likely to feel a loss of appetite and become heavy. Therefore, for friends who like mangoes, they must be eaten in moderation in spring.
Pineapple: Sweet and sour pineapple is a favorite fruit for many people in spring. However, pineapples are cold in nature and have a sour taste. This characteristic makes pineapple not only relieve heat and fever, but also hurt the spleen and stomach, which in turn promotes dampness.
Especially in spring, the human body itself is susceptible to dampness, and if you eat too much pineapple at this time, it is likely to aggravate the symptoms of dampness, such as feeling heavier, weaker, and even loss of appetite.
Strawberry: The bright red and attractive strawberry, with its sweet and sour taste and unique aroma, has become a hot product in the spring fruit market. However, it is worth noting that strawberries are cool in nature and have a sweet and sour taste.
Such characteristics make strawberries clear away heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve cough, but also may hurt the spleen and stomach, and then promote dampness. Therefore, in spring, the season when moisture is easy to breed, we should eat strawberries in moderation to avoid excessive moisture.
Melon: Melons are loved by many people for their sweet and delicious taste and cooling effects. However, melons are on the cold side of nature and have a sweeter taste.
This makes melon clear away heat and relieve heat, diuresis and swelling at the same time, it may also hurt the spleen and stomach, and then help dampness and phlegm. In the spring, when the humidity is heavier, if we eat too much melon, it is likely to aggravate the symptoms of moisture, such as feeling heavier and losing appetite.
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Spring is damp, in order to effectively dispel dampness, we can try some recipes with dampness removal effect.
Here are two recipes that are especially suitable for spring to dispel dampness, which are not only delicious, but also help us tone our bodies and reduce dampness.
The first dish is crucian carp tofu soup. Crucian carp is delicate and nutritious, and has certain medicinal value. It is rich in protein, fat, vitamin A, B vitamins, etc., and has the effects of strengthening the spleen and dampness, appetizing the body, invigorating blood circulation, and warming the middle and lower qi.
As a common ingredient, tofu is rich in vegetable protein and calcium, which helps to clear away heat and detoxify, invigorate qi and neutralize. Boiling crucian carp and tofu together is not only delicious, but also effective in removing dampness and detoxification, and is a delicacy on the spring table.
To make it, we need to prepare a fresh crucian carp, a piece of tender tofu, a moderate amount of ginger and green onions.
After the crucian carp is cleaned, fry until golden brown on both sides, then add the chopped tofu cubes, ginger slices and green onions, add enough water, and simmer until the soup is thick and white. When serving, you can sprinkle some chopped coriander to add flavor.
The second dish is brown sugar eight-treasure porridge. The raw materials of eight-treasure porridge are rich and diverse, including glutinous rice, red beans, barley, peanuts, red dates, etc., all of which have the effects of nourishing qi and nourishing blood, dispelling dampness and detoxifying.
After adding brown sugar, it not only increases the sweetness of the porridge, but also plays a role in replenishing blood. Eating brown sugar eight-treasure porridge in spring can not only satisfy the enjoyment of taste buds, but also achieve the effect of dispelling dampness.
To make it, we need to soak the various ingredients for a period of time in advance, and then put them together in a pot and add water to boil. Cook until the porridge is thick and the beans and rice grains bloom. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and stir well before eating, and a bowl of sweet and delicious brown sugar eight-treasure porridge is ready.
Remember, a healthy diet is key to preventing illness and maintaining good health. While enjoying the delicious taste of fruits, we should also pay attention to their effects on the body and make wise choices.
Only in this way can we maintain a light posture and abundant energy under the spring sun, and enjoy the gifts of nature to the fullest.