In the Mid-Autumn Festival, besides eating moon cakes, what kinds of food are there, which means high nutrition and beauty? 1. Pomegranate Before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the pomegranate on the tree smiled from ear to ear. In China culture, pomegranate is called the traditional mascot design, which means "full house of children and grandchildren". When pomegranate is opened, the crystal-clear fruit appears in front of you, just like a bright emerald with bright colors and round seeds. It is often regarded as a happy fresh fruit, and it must be pomegranate during the Spring Festival.

Pomegranate contains vitamin C and is rich in sweet and sour juice, which is not enough. You can eat it fresh or juice it. Pomegranate contains acidic substances such as organic matter and folic acid tablets, which can supplement a lot of nutrition and has certain appreciation and use value.

Second, eating lotus root in Mid-Autumn Festival means family reunion. The ancient Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was particularly prosperous, with many delicious dishes, including lotus root. Cut lotus root into pieces, add dumpling stuffing, and make delicious lotus root cake, similar to moon cake, to represent family reunion. Uncover the pan and fry until both sides are golden.

Lotus root is the treasure of autumn. In ancient times, lotus root was often compared to a person's indifferent temperament. Lotus root mucus contains dietary fiber and is rich in mucus protein, which can enhance appetite and promote digestion.

3. Hairy crabs in Jiangsu and Zhejiang during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the indispensable specialty food is hairy crabs. Crabs were very popular at banquets in the ancient imperial palace in China. After steaming, everyone sat around and tasted it. It was a good enjoyment to have a glass of rice wine to nourish the stomach and a hairy crab.

The autumn wind is refreshing, eating hairy crabs and fighting for wine. Cancer is a veritable food. There is a folk saying that "a dish of crabs is a top-grade dish", which has comprehensive nutrition and obvious nourishing and health-keeping effect. Now, as a gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Cancer has been included in the selection scope, and there is a saying that "no crab can make the Mid-Autumn Festival".

4. Osmanthus Duck During the Mid-Autumn Festival in the south of the Yangtze River, in addition to eating moon cakes, we must eat the "Osmanthus Duck" with tender skin and fat but not greasy mouth. Sweet-scented osmanthus duck is a special food in Nanling, which has certain practical significance. Before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, stalls selling osmanthus ducks will start to fight day and night to meet a consumer demand.

Osmanthus duck fully embodies the pastoral flavor of goose meat. Nanjing osmanthus duck, also known as Nanjing salted duck, blooms around the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's the best time to make osmanthus duck.

5. Pumpkin There is a saying among the people that "autumn wind blows and pumpkins look good" and "eat pumpkins in August and a half". Pumpkin is "the first melon for nourishing and preserving health in autumn". Around the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15, golden pumpkins are ripe, steamed or boiled, soft and sweet, fragrant and delicious.

Pumpkin contains a lot of nutrients, which is especially suitable for the elderly and children. It can promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate digestion and promote the development of human bones. It is a cheap healthy food, so don't miss it during the Mid-Autumn Festival.