Winter is the season of storing essence, and the period from beginning of winter to beginning of spring is most suitable for winter tonic. In winter, the climate is cold and cold, which easily leads to poor circulation of qi and blood, and makes many old diseases relapse or aggravate. Especially those serious life-threatening diseases, such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage and myocardial infarction. Not only has the incidence increased significantly, but the mortality rate has also increased sharply. Therefore, winter health should pay attention to cold protection.

It is better to eat the following foods in winter:

1, fresh lotus root

The cold winter is the time when fresh lotus roots are on the market. The weather is dry in winter, so eating lotus root can nourish yin and clear away heat, moisten dryness and quench thirst, and clear the heart and soothe the nerves. 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.

Yam not only has the reputation of immortal food, but also has the function of both food and medicine. 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 and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Cuttlefish is delicious and has high nutritional value. It is rich in protein, low in fat, rich in carbohydrates and various nutrients needed by human body. High protein and low fat are very good nourishing products. It is especially suitable for women, and can tonify kidney and blood, strengthen spleen and stomach, nourish yin and produce body fluid.

4. Mushrooms

Mushrooms, also known as winter mushrooms, are edible mushrooms that people often eat in winter. Lentinus edodes is low in calories and high in protein and vitamins, which can provide various vitamins needed by human body and promote the absorption of calcium in the body. Regular consumption of mushrooms also has a good effect on enhancing immunity and preventing colds.

Chicken has the effects of warming middle warmer, invigorating qi, replenishing essence and marrow, benefiting five internal organs and tonifying deficiency. It is more suitable to eat chicken in autumn and winter, especially in winter, which can not only digest and absorb better, but also benefit the body and resist the cold.

6. Mutton

Mutton is an essential meat for nourishing in autumn and winter. Mutton, warm in nature, enters the spleen, stomach and kidney meridians and is stewed into a delicious nutritious soup to keep warm and nourish. This is the most popular tonic soup in winter.