Overview of spring dietary considerations

Spring diet needs to comply with seasonal characteristics, so as toNourish the liver and strengthen the spleen, light and warmingMainly, pay attention at the same timeHypoallergenic, moisture removal.It is mainly divided into four aspects: first, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables (such as spinach, shepherd's purse) to supplement vitamins; second, consume an appropriate amount of high-quality protein (such as fish, beans) to enhance immunity; third, eat less greasy, raw and cold food to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach; fourth, adjust according to physical constitution. For example, if you have a damp and hot constitution, you can drink chrysanthemum tea, and those who are cold should eat ginger and dates.In addition, allergies are prone to occur in spring, so you need to be careful when eating seafood, mango and other allergenic foods.

The core of spring diet: nourishing the liver and being light

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring isLiver wood is in season, the diet should be based onSoothe the liver and regulate qias the focus.It is recommended to eat more green vegetables (such as celery, toon), which are rich in chlorophyll and dietary fiber and help detoxify.At the same time, you can eat sweet and sour foods (such as hawthorn, lemon) appropriately to soften the liver and nourish yin.Avoid excessive spicy food (such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns) to prevent excessive liver fire.Sun Simiao, a doctor in the Tang Dynasty, mentioned in "Qianjin Prescription" that "on the seventy-two days of spring, reduce acidity and increase sweetness to nourish the spleen." He suggested that less acidity and more sweetness in spring, such as yam, red dates and other sweet foods, can harmonize the spleen and stomach.

Key points for enhancing immunity and preventing allergies

The climate in spring is changeable, which can easily cause colds or allergies.Diet can be increasedRich in Vitamin Cfruits and vegetables (such as oranges, broccoli) andRich in zincNuts (such as walnuts, almonds) to enhance immunity.People with allergies need to avoid common allergens, such as shrimps and crabs, and pollen-related foods (such as honey)."Compendium of Materia Medica" records that dandelion, honeysuckle, etc. have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can be brewed into tea.Some manufacturers such asTongrentangproducedChrysanthemum and wolfberry tea(Ingredients: Hangzhou white chrysanthemum, Ningxia wolfberry) Suitable for drinking in spring, but attention should be paid to physical fitness.

Diet strategies to remove dampness and strengthen the spleen

The humidity in the south is heavy in spring, so you can eat moreDampness-reducing ingredientsSuch as barley, adzuki bean, or combined with Poria, Atractylodes and other medicinal foods (such as Sishen Decoction).In the northern dry areas, theMoisturize dryness and nourish yinMainly, such as white fungus soup and pear soup.Avoid excessive cold drinks or sweet foods to aggravate moisture.Modern nutrition suggests that you can supplement in an appropriate amount in springProbiotics(such as yogurt, fermented foods) to maintain intestinal health.Some products such asMengniu Guanyi MilkContains BB-12 probiotics, but needs to be selected based on personal needs.

Summary and practical suggestions

spring dietary needsAccording to time, place and peopleAdjustment: Mainly nourish the liver, supplement with light food, and take into account immunity and anti-allergy.In daily life, you can refer to the "three more and three less" - more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, more warm and tonic; less greasy, less raw and cold, and less fat.For example, you can choose millet pumpkin porridge with steamed yam for breakfast, steamed fish with cold spinach for lunch, and rose tangerine peel tea for afternoon tea.Patients with special physiques or chronic diseases are advised to consult a physician.Quote sources:The Theory of Health Preservation in Four Seasons of "Huangdi Neijing",Chinese Nutrition Society's "Spring Dietary Guidelines".