Tonifying in winter can improve human immune function, promote metabolism and improve the phenomenon of chills. Tonifying in winter can also regulate the metabolism of substances in the body, so that the energy transformed by nutrients can be stored in the body to the maximum extent, which is helpful to the rise of yang in the body. As the saying goes, "three nine make up one winter, and the next year will not hurt."
At this time, it is advisable to warm the yang, tonify the kidney and strengthen the bones, nourish yin and replenish essence. Dietary supplements in winter should provide digestible food rich in protein and vitamins. Before and after the solar term of heavy snow, a large number of citrus fruits were listed, such as Nanfeng tangerine, Guanxi pomelo and navel orange. Eating some properly can prevent rhinitis, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough.
During the heavy snow, the days are short and the nights are long in all parts of the northern hemisphere. So there is an agricultural proverb, such as "heavy snow and light snow, endless cooking", which is used to describe that the days are so short that farmers have to cook almost three meals in a row. You can often drink ginger and jujube soup to resist the cold; Eat oranges, use peppermint oil to prevent rhinitis, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough.