"The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" has clouds: "In the summer of March, this is called Fanxiu, heaven and earth are intertwined, and all things are gorgeous." "As spring turns to summer, the bell of the beginning of summer has sounded, and the season of growth of all things is quietly coming.
However, the arrival of summer also comes with the challenges of humidity and heat, which often make people feel sleepy and lose their appetite.
In such a vibrant season, our bodies also need to be properly recuperated to cope with changes in the outside world. So, in this humid and sultry season, how should we adjust our diet to keep ourselves energized and healthy for a summer?
In fact, the ancients have already pointed out the direction for us.
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Ginger plays a pivotal role in traditional Chinese medicine. It is not only a common condiment in the kitchen, but also a Chinese herbal medicine with multiple functions.
Its rich volatile oils, gingerol and other ingredients give ginger a unique spicy taste, which can not only stimulate our taste buds and increase appetite, but also promote blood circulation and help to ward off cold and warm the stomach.
Especially in the humid and muggy summer months, ginger's cold-repelling effect can help us expel moisture from our body and make our body lighter.
Red dates, known as "natural vitamin pills", are the best of traditional Chinese health foods.
Jujube is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and iron. These nutrients have significant effects on replenishing the body and nourishing the blood, soothing the nerves.
In summer, the human body is prone to sweating, which leads to nutrient loss, and jujube can provide us with the nutrients we need to maintain a good physical condition.
When ginger meets red dates, the combination of the two is a match made in heaven.
The spicy ginger and the sweetness of the jujube blend together, which not only harmonizes the taste, but also makes the health effects of the two complement each other.
Jujube can alleviate the pungency of ginger and make it more acceptable to the human body, and the nutrients of the two can also complement each other and work together to protect our health.
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The preparation of ginger and jujube water is simple and easy, and the effect is remarkable.
We only need to prepare an appropriate amount of ginger and red dates, wash and slice the ginger, remove the core of the red dates, and then put them in a pot and add water to boil. As the water temperature rises, the nutrients of ginger and jujube are gradually dissolved in the water, forming a cup of health products.
In addition to the simple ginger and jujube water, we can also try other ways to make it to suit different tastes and needs.
For example, we can add some brown sugar or brown sugar to taste, which can not only increase the sweetness, but also further enhance the effect of repelling cold and replenishing blood.
In addition, ginger and red dates can be beaten together into juice and drunk, or other ingredients such as wolfberry, longan, etc. can be added to make a richer health drink.
Another popular way to make it is ginger date paste. After the ginger and red dates are beaten into a fine puree, brown sugar and maltose are added and boiled together to form a thick paste.
Drinking a glass of ginger jujube paste on an empty stomach after getting up every morning can quickly replenish energy and boost spirits. And ginger jujube paste is easy to store and carry, which is very suitable for busy modern people.
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The timing of eating ginger is actually very particular. In the traditional Chinese concept of health preservation, morning is the best time to eat ginger.
In the morning, the body's yang energy begins to grow, and eating ginger can help the body invigorate the yang energy, refresh the mind, and start a new day. At the same time, eating ginger in the morning can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help to defecate and keep the body smooth.
However, eating ginger also needs to be done in moderation. Although ginger has many benefits, excessive consumption may cause irritation, dry mouth, sore throat and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Especially for people who have a hot constitution and are prone to fire, they should be more cautious when eating ginger. In addition, eating ginger in large quantities at night should be avoided as this can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and may interfere with sleep.
In addition, it is best to eat some other foods before eating ginger to avoid irritation of the gastric mucosa caused by eating ginger on an empty stomach. Especially for people with gastritis, gastric ulcers and other stomach diseases, this should be paid more attention to.
In general, although there are many benefits to eating ginger, it is also necessary to know the right timing and amount. Eating ginger in moderation in the morning can help us refresh our minds and promote good health; Excessive or untimely consumption of ginger may cause uncomfortable symptoms.
Therefore, we should consume ginger scientifically and reasonably in our daily life according to our own situation.