First, the distribution of diet structure is reasonable. Nutritional components should be mainly high in calories. In addition to cereal products, you should also choose foods such as soybeans, sesame seeds, peanuts and walnuts to replenish energy in time. Because the weather is still cold in spring, especially in early spring, the human body will consume a certain amount of energy to maintain the basal body temperature in order to keep out the cold. To get into the habit of eating most calories early in the day, the ideal arrangement is to eat more calories for breakfast, followed by Chinese food, at least for dinner. At the same time, drink less, because excessive drinking will make people sleepy and interfere with normal sleep; Alcohol is also a diuretic, which will cause dehydration and affect physical strength.
Second, we should eat enough protein and potassium-containing food. Climate change will make people feel tired in spring, which is called "spring sleep". Tyrosine in protein is the main component of chemicals that produce alertness in the brain. You can eat more foods rich in protein, such as fish, chicken, lean meat and low-fat dairy products. In addition, methionine in protein can enhance the cold tolerance of human body. Potassium helps to maintain cell moisture and enhance body vitality, so eat more potassium-rich foods such as fruits, beans, kelp, seaweed, scallops and melon seeds.
Third, take enough vitamins and inorganic salts. Spring is the season when the climate changes from cold to warm, and the temperature changes greatly. Bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms began to multiply in large numbers, easily invading the human body and causing diseases. Therefore, we should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as Chinese cabbage, rape, bell pepper, tomato and citrus, which have antiviral effects. In addition, yellow-green vegetables such as carrots and amaranth are rich in vitamin A, which can protect and enhance the epithelial cells of upper respiratory tract mucosa and respiratory organs and enhance the body's resistance; Sesame, broccoli and cauliflower are rich in vitamin E, which can improve human immune function and enhance human disease resistance.
Fourth, keep your diet light. The diet in spring should be light and delicious, and greasy, cold and irritating foods should not be eaten. Because greasy dishes will change people's body temperature, blood sugar and mood after meals, which will lead to weakness. When cooking, you can add some condiments to stimulate the taste nerve and increase your appetite.
In spring, from cold to spring, the weather is getting warmer and warmer, but there will still be a cold current. The weather is warm and cold at first, and the temperature difference changes greatly. So there are more respiratory diseases such as colds and pneumonia this season. Some foods have the effects of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, clearing away heat and moistening lung, and have protective effects on respiratory tract.
In spring, the yang is rising, and the diet should be light and peaceful. Because people eat more cream and strong flavor in winter, the vitamin intake of human body may be insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to supplement more fibrous foods such as fresh green vegetables, fruits and grains, and reduce the intake of foods with high fat, high cholesterol and high calories. Spicy condiments and spirits should also be avoided.
The following are some functions that should be avoided in spring fruits and vegetables for readers' reference:
★ Yam
Sweet and non-toxic, it has the effects of benefiting kidney qi, strengthening bones and muscles, strengthening spleen and stomach and stopping diarrhea. It can be used for treating women's spleen and stomach weakness, anorexia, fatigue, diarrhea, leukorrhagia, etc. It is not suitable for people with swelling and qi stagnation.
★ Corn
Sweet and flat in nature, it has the effects of stimulating appetite, improving intelligence, regulating middle energizer, promoting blood circulation and calming the heart. It is suitable for people with habitual constipation, spleen and stomach weakness, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and coronary heart disease, but if they eat too much, they will flatulence. Popcorn is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and excessive fire.
★ leek
Warm and sweet in nature, it has the effects of warming the middle warmer, removing blood stasis, promoting qi circulation and detoxifying, stopping sweating and astringent essence, benefiting the liver and strengthening the stomach, warming the stomach and strengthening yang. It is suitable for patients with nausea, rectocele, traumatic injury, chest pain, abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, polyuria, habitual constipation, hemorrhoids, impotence and frequent urination.
★ Celery
It is sweet, slightly bitter and cool. Has the effects of calming the liver, clearing away heat and clearing away damp-heat. It is suitable for people with diabetes, menopausal women, edema, hypertension and arteriosclerosis, but it should be used with caution for those with weak spleen and stomach.
★ mustard
This product is warm and pungent, and has the effects of warming the middle warmer and promoting diuresis, dispersing lung qi and resolving phlegm, relieving exterior syndrome and promoting diuresis, dredging nine orifices and improving eyesight and hearing. It can be used for treating cough with excessive phlegm and chest and diaphragm obstruction.
★ Chinese cabbage
Sweet and mild in taste, it can eliminate phlegm and relieve cough, clear away heat and toxic materials, and is suitable for losing weight, preventing constipation, hemorrhoids, chest tightness and headache.
★ Peaches
Sweet and slightly toxic, it has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and eating more will make people bloat.
★ Cherry
Sweet in taste and warm in nature. Has the effects of invigorating middle energizer, invigorating spleen and eliminating dampness. Used for asthenia, listlessness, rheumatic lumbago, limb dysfunction, anemia, etc. After illness, but diabetics are forbidden to eat.
★ Strawberry
It is cool and sweet, and has the effects of moistening lung, promoting fluid production, invigorating stomach, harmonizing middle energizer, benefiting qi and nourishing blood, cooling serum heat and relieving hangover. Mainly used for lung dryness, dry cough, body fluid deficiency, thirst, loss of appetite and indigestion.
★ Plum
It tastes sour and flat, and can improve vomiting, bloody stool and hematuria, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, relieve chronic dysentery, clear abdominal distension, stimulate appetite, get carsick and seasick, and relieve hangover.
When spring is warm and cold, experts remind people not only to adjust their diet reasonably, but also to choose some foods suitable for spring. There are five kinds of foods that should be eaten more in spring.
One is cherry. Cherry is delicious and juicy, bright in color, rich in nutrition, and its iron content is particularly prominent, which is more than 20 times that of citrus, pear and apple, ranking first among fruits. Cherry is warm, sweet and slightly sour, and has the effects of tonifying the middle energizer, invigorating the spleen and appetizing. Eating cherries in spring can make people sweat, benefit qi, dispel wind and penetrate rash. It should be noted that cherries belong to fire and should not be eaten more. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire, nosebleeds and fever should avoid eating or eat less.
The second kind is leek. Leek is evergreen all the year round and can be eaten all year round, but it is best to eat it in spring. Leek is a delicate and delicious morning grass, known as the natural "Viagra", which is not only a good condiment, but also a nutritious vegetable medicine. In spring, the climate is warm and cold, so it is necessary to maintain the yang, and leek is warm and most suitable for human yang. Eating leeks often can also enhance the qi of the spleen and stomach. Because leeks are not easy to digest, it is not advisable to eat too much at a time. Generally speaking, people with stomach deficiency and heat, fire and indigestion should not eat more leeks.
The third is spinach. Spinach is a vegetable that can be eaten all year round, but it is better to eat it in spring. Its roots are red, green and green, fresh and tender, which is especially delicious. Spinach on the market in spring has detoxification effect. Because spinach contains more oxalic acid, it hinders the absorption of calcium and iron by the body. When eating spinach, you should first blanch it with boiling water before frying it.
The fourth is onion, ginger and garlic. Onion, ginger and garlic are not only good seasoning products, but also have important medicinal value, which can not only stimulate appetite and help Chunyang, but also have the effects of sterilization and disease prevention. Spring is the most abundant, tender, fragrant and delicious time of the year. Eating at this time can prevent the most common respiratory infection in spring.
The fifth is honey. Honey is an ideal health drink in windy season in spring. Drinking a cup every morning and evening can not only relax the bowels, but also prevent colds and eliminate toxins in the body. It can be taken orally without decocting. Because honey is rich in sugar that can be absorbed quickly, it is a high-energy food, and dieters should not be greedy.
Apples, watermelons, lychees and pears (there is no harm in eating more fruits, but don't eat oranges)