We have been emphasizing that we eat according to the time, so what does this time refer to? The author believes that it should be the four seasons and eight festivals, that is, the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, as well as the beginning of spring, spring equinox, beginning of summer, summer solstice, beginning of autumn, autumn equinox, beginning of winter, and winter solstice.
The beginning of autumn, just one of the four seasons and eight festivals, this year's beginning of autumn time is on August 7 of the Gregorian calendar, to the beginning of autumn, the appearance of the characteristics of the yang is gradually declining, the yin is growing, the temperature begins to show a downward trend, but the summer heat is still continuing, this time it is necessary to combine its characteristics, in the diet, should be to reduce the fire, in addition to the autumn dryness as the principle, to choose the right food, so as to regulate our body.
In the beginning of autumn, if conditions permit, it is recommended to eat 1 white, taste 2 fruits, eat 3 vegetables, and do not panic when the seasons change, so that we can better spend this summer and autumn transition period.
Food 1 white: lotus seeds
The beginning of the autumn solar term, the lotus pod that can be seen everywhere, at this time we can pick some back, fresh lotus seeds, the taste is sweet, and the taste is also quite good, in addition, when the autumn is hot, people are prone to insomnia, lotus seeds are rich in protein, and trace elements.
At this time, eating a little fresh lotus seeds can not only clear away heat and relieve heat, but also play a role in calming the nerves and helping sleep, promoting digestion, so that our emotions can also be relaxed.
Taste 2 fruits: autumn pear, fig
The beginning of autumn, is a variety of vegetables and fruits on the market in large quantities of a time, we can also choose to eat a little autumn pear, we have been in advance, the beginning of autumn to arrive, the summer heat has not really receded, this time of the heat, from the summer heat and humidity, into the autumn heat, pears can play a role in moisturizing dryness.
Figs, a fruit that is often ignored by everyone, around the beginning of autumn, it also ushered in the time of the market, the figs at this time, the taste is fresh and sweet, and it is very soft and glutinous, in addition to its sugar content is relatively high, and it is easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body, therefore, in the case of fatigue or fatigue, a little fig can also provide sufficient energy for the human body.
Eat 3 dishes: eggplant, beans, and peppers
eggplant
It is the seasonal dish of the beginning of autumn, and it is also the one that people usually eat more, before and after the beginning of autumn, we can choose to eat a little more, it contains a lot of anthocyanins, in addition to its soft and glutinous taste, it is also quite a meal, and the cooking method is particularly simple, it is worth us to eat.
Method: Clean the eggplant, cut it into strips, marinate it slightly with a little salt, mix it well, then put vegetable oil in the pot, after roasting the meat, stir-fry some pork, add minced garlic and ginger, then stir-fry the beans, fry soft, pour in the eggplant, add salt to some light soy sauce, and finally some monosodium glutamate, you can get out of the pot.
Beans
This refers to the long beans, which are also frequent guests at the table at the beginning of autumn, when you have no appetite, beans are a very good ingredient, it can play a good role in removing dampness.
Method: Beans can be selected as a side dish, can also be used as the main dish to fry, put vegetable oil in the pot, after heating, come to some pork, after stir-frying, pour in the beans, remember to fry it, then some salt and soy sauce, like to eat chili peppers to some chili, after cooking, you can get out of the pot.
chili pepper
Some people think that eating chili peppers is easy to get angry, but in fact, chili peppers contain a lot of vitamin C, and it also has an effect of dispelling dampness.
Method: Chop the chili pepper, you can choose the spiciness, then add a little egg, put it in the chili pepper and stir well, add some salt and pepper, then add some vegetable oil to the pot, heat it, pour it in, fry until golden brown on both sides and you can eat.
August 7th, the beginning of autumn, as an important node of the season change, we must pay attention to a reasonable diet, eat more seasonal food, such as the mentioned fruits, as well as vegetables, are very suitable for nourishment in the beginning of the autumn solar term.