First course: lotus root
Autumn is the season when fresh lotus roots are on the market. At this time, the weather is dry. Eating some lotus roots can nourish yin and clear away heat, moisten dryness and quench thirst, and clear the heart and soothe the nerves. At the same time, lotus root is warm and has the effect of contracting blood vessels. Eating more can moisten the lungs and nourish blood. Fresh lotus root not only contains a lot of carbohydrates, but also is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and is also rich in dietary fiber, which is very beneficial for treating constipation and promoting the discharge of harmful substances.
The best way to eat: seven-hole lotus root has high starch content, less water, waxy but not brittle, and is suitable for soup; Nine-hole lotus root has high water content, crisp and juicy, and is most suitable for cold salad or stir-frying.
The first fruit: peanuts
The protein content of peanut kernel is as high as 26%, which is twice that of wheat. It contains 40% fat, of which unsaturated fatty acids account for more than 80%. The nutritional value can be compared with some animal foods such as eggs, milk and meat.
Best way to eat: Fresh peanuts are best cooked with shells. Cooked peanuts are not only easy to digest and absorb, but also the peanut shell and inner red coat have good medical and health care functions.
The first supplement: yam
Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which is beneficial to digestion and absorption of spleen and stomach; Yam contains a lot of mucins, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the deposition of blood lipids on the blood vessel wall, prevent cardiovascular diseases and prolong life. Chinese medicine also believes that eating yam in autumn diet has the effects of invigorating spleen and stomach, nourishing kidney and essence, benefiting lung and relieving cough.
The best way to eat: steaming, making soup and cooking. Steamed food has the least nutritional loss.
The first drink: yellow wine
Yellow rice wine contains essential amino acids and high functional oligosaccharides, which can improve immunity and disease resistance. Has the effects of dredging meridians, promoting blood circulation, warming spleen and stomach, moistening skin and eliminating dampness.
The best drinking method: warm yellow rice wine, warm stomach and drive away cold. Blanch with hot water, preferably 35-45 degrees Celsius.
The first meat: cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is delicious and nutritious. Every 100g contains protein 13g, only contains 0.7g of fat, and also contains carbohydrates, group A and B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other substances necessary for human body. It is a nutritious food with high protein and low fat.
The best way to eat: braise in soy sauce, stir-fry, stir-fry, stew, cold salad and soup, but in order to prevent autumn dryness, cuttlefish is more suitable for soup.
The first fruit: pear
Pears are tender and juicy, sweet and sour, and rich in vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and iodine, which can relieve autumn dryness, promote fluid production and moisten the lungs.
The best way to eat: eating pears raw can obviously relieve symptoms such as dry throat, itching, pain, hoarseness, constipation and red urine in patients with upper respiratory tract infection; Steamed pear with rock sugar can nourish yin and moisten lung, relieve cough and eliminate phlegm, and is more effective in treating cough and sore throat caused by lung heat.