As the saying goes, "people are iron rice steel", and "Li Yun" records that "the beginning of the ceremony is the beginning of eating". It is not difficult to see that diet is the origin of ancient etiquette. So, what is the food culture and art in Ming Dynasty? I made the following interesting history for you, together with you.

Throughout the ages, the records of economic development, political metallurgy or national defense are very detailed, but the records of food culture and art are no different. The Ming Dynasty was a special period of the development trend of feudal society in China. In the second half of the Ming Dynasty, corn, peanuts, peppers and other food crops were introduced, which caused great harm to the daily life of contemporary people. What's different about food culture and art in Ming Dynasty?

First, the view of diet culture and art in Ming Dynasty, Gao Lian, a health care scientist in Ming Dynasty, wrote: "Diet is the foundation of beauty's body ... it nourishes qi by diet, nourishes the kidney by getting angry, nourishes the spirit by essence, nourishes the spirit by qi, and nourishes the whole body by god's foot."

Gao Lian discussed the necessity of diet and its benefits to human body from the structure and function of human organs. In addition, Gao Lian also believes: "Therefore, people who cultivate their self-cultivation cannot but eat beautifully." Gao Lian's views on diet were immediately summarized. Not all the delicious food on the earth can be absorbed. If the diet does not pay attention to standards and taboos, it is likely to be seriously life-threatening.

Therefore, paying more attention to diet in daily life is the way to health and longevity. The book "Caring for the Aged" once recorded: "Cold food is not ripe, then hunger is insufficient, and excessive mediation leads to illness."

With the increase of age, the body organs become brittle and are more vulnerable to diseases. When I was a child, I didn't pay attention to my diet. When I was hungry and full, I ate cold food. Because I am strong and have sufficient kidney essence, I am still not easy to get sick. As we all know, when people get old, their qi and blood are weak, and their kidney essence declines. If they don't pay attention to the diet after tomorrow, they are very, very easy to get sick.

In a word, Ming people attached great importance to personal life, so they advocated healthy eating. Literati in Ming Dynasty paid great attention to the way of diet, and had unique views and opinions on diet. Zhang Dai mentioned in "Mountain Zhangman East Valley": "Life is a banquet, but we should pay attention to cooking, and cook well, so as not to stay backward." Banquets are often held at home. Because the chef's cooking is superb and handmade, the appetizer can be called a local dish.

It is not difficult to see that Zhang Dai attached great importance to diet, so most of the ingredients at the banquet were exquisite and delicious, which won the praise of all the guests and made the host feel honored. In addition, Ming people are also very serious about the standards and taboos of diet, and understand the advantages and disadvantages. John Lone, a famous person in Ming Dynasty, talked about the ideas of "abstinence from luxury", "abstinence from gluttony" and "abstinence from greed for wine" in "Eating Sexy Gentleman's Words". Among them, the article about abstinence from luxury mentioned: "People can use the existing amount, save money and lack long-term gifts to maintain their longevity."

It is not difficult to see that John Lone feels that he should take the road of thrift in his diet, but he should also master a degree and not be too greedy to ensure his health. The idea of "knowing the festival" has also been repeatedly mentioned in "Eating Inverse", that is, if the diet is controlled clearly, both physical and mental health can be guaranteed.

"Selected Works of Shoushiqing" records: "If you are not thirsty, you will drink, and you will sip without getting tired. Don't be so hungry that you don't even eat, and don't be too full. "

The creator suggested that you should never drink when you are thirsty and eat when you are hungry. Such bad habits will do irreparable harm to body organs. At the same time, diet and drinking water must also be controlled, and excessive drinking and eating are not allowed. Only quantitative analysis of diet on time can be regarded as the real secret of health preservation.

Jia Ming, known as the "Huashan old man", also paid attention to whether the characteristics of what he ate were suitable or not, and whether there was any mutual restraint. Jia Ming thinks: "Diet is based on health preservation ... but it is mixed, and all five aspects are not harmonious, but it is a disaster." Jia Ming directly takes the harm caused by dietary conflict and advises everyone to pay attention to dietary preparation. Improper dietary collocation is not conducive to physical and mental health.

To sum up, in the production of ingredients, Ming people paid more attention to the cultivation of eating habits besides pursuing perfection and practicality, and carefully considered the taboo of ingredients themselves to prevent diseases caused by improper diet.