Chestnuts. Chinese medicine believes that chestnuts are sweet and warm, and have the effects of nourishing stomach and strengthening spleen, tonifying kidney and strengthening tendons, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. According to modern research, chestnut is a kind of dried fruit with high carbohydrate content, and it is also rich in vitamins and minerals, which is beneficial to the cold resistance of human body and is very suitable for winter consumption.
In addition to being rich in nutrients such as potassium and vitamin C, taro also contains a natural polysaccharide plant gum, which can stimulate appetite, help digestion, stop diarrhea, and has the function of dietary fiber, which can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. Chinese medicine believes that taro is beneficial to the stomach and body fluid, and it is very suitable for tonifying deficiency.
Mushrooms. It is low in calories and high in protein and vitamins. It 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.
Generally speaking, the principle of keeping in good health in winter should be nourishing qi and yang, nourishing yin and tonifying kidney. Lycium barbarum is a good choice for tonic in winter. Lycium barbarum is sweet, which can tonify kidney, replenish essence, nourish liver and improve eyesight. In winter when the air is dry and cold, eyes are easy to dry and shed tears. Eating Lycium barbarum regularly can also alleviate these symptoms.