Winter diet should be based on nourishing yin to prevent cold, miscellaneous light and soft, nourishing diet, less salty and more bitter, and should follow the principle of "nourishing yin in autumn and winter" The following are the medicinal materials I have compiled for you about winter dietotherapy for your reference.

What are there?

First, yam benefits kidney qi.

People call it "God's food" and Compendium of Materia Medica says: "Yam benefits kidney qi, strengthens spleen and stomach, stops diarrhea, eliminates phlegm and produces fluid, and moistens fur." Yam can tonify lung, spleen and kidney, and is suitable for people of various constitutions. It is not spicy or dry, and its taste is mild. You don't have to worry about bloating and constipation after eating.

Second, eel nourishes blood and warms yang

Eel is warm and has the functions of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, warming yang and strengthening spleen, nourishing liver and kidney, expelling wind and dredging collaterals. Studies have shown that eel is rich in DHA and lecithin, which has the functions of strengthening the brain, improving eyesight, regulating blood sugar and reducing blood fat, and is especially suitable for the infirm and postpartum, and also has a good curative effect on stroke and facial paralysis.

Third, mushrooms nourish qi and blood.

Mushroom is one of the "four great delicacies" and has the reputation of "the queen of plants" and "the meat of vegetarian food". It has a conditioning effect on people with insufficient qi and blood and frequent fatigue. Compendium of Materia Medica says: "Mushrooms can benefit the stomach, resolve phlegm and regulate qi."

Fourth, leeks invigorate qi.

Raw leeks are pungent and can replenish blood; Cooked leek is sweet, which can benefit qi, liver and remove blood stasis. Eating cooked leeks often can nourish the liver and kidney, strengthen the waist and knees and help Yang Qi. It can be seen that leek has the function of strengthening yang and invigorating qi. Therefore, leek has another nickname, called "Yang Yang Cao". Use leeks to invigorate qi and strengthen yang, and fry them with roots.

Five, potatoes fill the stomach.

Potatoes are also called "underground fruits" because of their many benefits to human body. Potatoes have outstanding functions of invigorating stomach and qi, in addition, they also have the functions of invigorating qi and detoxicating, relaxing bowels, reducing weight and fat, promoting blood circulation and detumescence, benefiting qi and strengthening body, beautifying and resisting aging. Potatoes are rich in trace elements such as potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium. Potato food is popular all over the world, which is related to its rich nutritional value.

Six, millet tonic spleen and stomach

Millet enters the spleen, stomach and kidney meridians, which has the function of invigorating spleen and stomach. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, and is often used as a nourishing food for women after delivery. The research shows that the contents of vitamin B 1 and inorganic salts in millet are obviously higher than those in rice. After the millet porridge is boiled and left for a period of time, the top layer of the porridge will condense with a film, which is "porridge oil", which has the functions of protecting gastric mucosa and preventing gastroduodenal ulcer.

Seven, chestnut Yiqi Qiangjin

Chestnut is sweet and warm, and has the effects of invigorating spleen and qi, tonifying kidney and strengthening tendons, and resisting aging. Chestnut contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which can reduce the risk of hypertension, stroke and coronary heart disease. Chestnut contains high calcium, which is an excellent calcium supplement food and has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. In addition, chestnuts also have a good effect on waist and knee pain caused by lumbar muscle strain and lumbar spondylosis.