The solar calendar will be full around May 2 1. Since Xiaoman, summer crops such as barley and winter wheat have borne fruit, and the seeds are gradually full, but not yet mature, so it is called Xiaoman. Xiaoman is also a solar term in Xia Meng. At this time, the human body is prone to irritability and irritability, and it is also a high incidence period of rheumatism and wet skin diseases. In health care, we should pay attention to regulating emotions, dispelling heart fire, strengthening spleen and promoting diuresis. At this time, the diet should be light and easy to digest, and more foods with heat-clearing and dampness-removing effects should be selected, and bitter foods should be selected appropriately. At the same time, we should also be careful not to eat too much cold food, so as not to damage the spleen and stomach and yang.

Bitter vegetable with sesame sauce

Raw materials:

400g sowthistle, a spoonful of sesame sauce, salt and sugar.

Production method:

1. Blanch the bitter vegetables for later use. Mix sesame paste with salt, sugar and cold boiled water.

2. Pour the prepared sesame sauce on the bitter vegetables.

The efficacy of medicated diet:

In summer, you can eat some bitter food properly to clear away heat and relieve summer heat. In Zhou Shu, it is mentioned that "Xiao Man Ri Ku Cai Xiu" Ku Cai is a kind of wild vegetable, which has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials and cooling blood. The rich iron in bitter vegetables is beneficial to prevent anemia, and various vitamins can promote wound healing and prevent vitamin deficiency. However, bitter vegetables are cold and should not be eaten in excess, otherwise it will easily cause nausea, vomiting, stomach failure and other discomfort.

Expert introduction

Mary, doctor of clinical nutrition, deputy chief physician, deputy director of the Nutrition Department of our hospital, young member of the Nutrition Committee of China Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and member of the Anti-aging Committee of China Women Doctors Association.

Nutrition expert clinic hours:

Wednesday afternoon (Dabaishu General Hospital)