In the land of the four seasons, each season has its own unique color and smell, and similarly, each season has its own unique ingredients and nutrients. Eating according to the season, this traditional concept of food emphasizes the selection of ingredients according to the change of seasons. Eating according to the season is an attitude towards life and the concept of pursuing health. It makes us pay more attention to the seasons around us and the seasonality of the ingredients, and makes us value the taste and nutritional value of every bite of food more.
In May, there are 4 kinds of vegetables that everyone should buy as little as possible, which are less nutritious and unpalatable, so it is recommended that everyone eat them in season.
The first type: white radish
As the saying goes, "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer". And white radish is a vegetable in autumn and winter, but at this time, the taste and nutritional value of white radish will be reduced. This is because out-of-season white radishes are usually grown in greenhouses, and there is no natural light and temperature changes, which will lead to poor taste and reduced nutritional value.
The second: leeks
Although leeks can be planted and harvested all year round, the old saying "January onions, February leeks", it is said that the green onions in the first month and the leeks in the second month of the lunar calendar are the most tender and delicious, and now it has entered the third month of the lunar calendar, and the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar. The growing environment of leeks is not suitable enough, due to the hot weather, leeks are easy to rot and deteriorate, and their nutritional value will also be reduced. Out-of-season leeks may also use pesticides to preserve their freshness, so pay special attention when buying.
The third: tomatoes
Tomatoes are seasonal vegetables that belong to summer, planted in May~June, the temperature is more suitable, and it takes 45~50 days of growth period to ripen. The temperature is high in July ~ August, and it can be harvested in about 40 days. Nowadays, many red tomatoes are planted in greenhouses, there is no natural light and temperature changes, the taste is not good, and the nutrients and moisture are low, so it is better to wait until summer to buy tomatoes.
Fourth: toon
In places such as Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, due to the high temperatures, toon buds begin to germinate in mid-to-late February, and toon buds can be collected in early March. In the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the toon harvest is concentrated from mid-March to mid-April. There is a proverb in the north that says, "On the eighth day of March, eat Tsubaki sprouts". The eighth day of the third month of the lunar calendar refers to the period before and after the Guyu solar term, and the toon at this time tastes the most delicious. After mid-April, the toon buds begin to age and taste worse, and the nitrate and nitrite in them will exceed the standard, which may not be good for your health after eating.
When buying vegetables, pay attention to choosing seasonal vegetables and try to buy less vegetables that are out of season. When purchasing, carefully check the freshness of vegetables and whether there are any pesticide residues and other issues to ensure that they are safe to eat.
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