Start of Winter is one of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar and one of the traditional Chinese festivals. Li, for the beginning of the meaning, the beginning of winter means the beginning of winter. The date is between November 7 and 8 of the Gregorian calendar.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that from the perspective of the five elements and five colors of health, after the start of winter should be more intake of "white" food to health, the effect is significant.
Chinese cabbage
Cabbage is inferior to cabbage. Don't underestimate cabbage, it contains a lot of vitamin C and fiber, is good for the long term, especially in winter.
white radish
Eat radish ginseng in winter. White radish contains canola, has a certain anti-inflammatory and heat-clearing effect.
In addition, white radish contains lignin and a variety of enzymes, which have certain effects of lowering blood lipids, softening blood vessels and stabilizing blood pressure. Its rich minerals can help the body improve immunity, prevent diseases such as chilblains.
Experts warn that after the start of winter, eat less salty and more bitter food.
Suitable for choice of food including celery, lettuce, lettuce, bitter chrysanthemum, etc., these bitter foods contain amino acids, vitamins, with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, refreshing, eliminate fatigue and other health functions.
Why do you eat dumplings at the beginning of winter? Because dumplings come from the saying "Jiaozi time". New Year's Eve is at the intersection of the old year and the New Year, and the Start of winter is at the intersection of autumn and winter, so we can't avoid eating dumplings when we "meet" children. People have gradually resumed this ancient custom. On the Start of Winter, all kinds of dumplings are popular.
After the start of winter, we should pay attention to "raising and storing". First, maintain the right air humidity. If the air is too dry, easy to cause fire and respiratory diseases. Secondly, open Windows frequently for ventilation. Long time no ventilation, indoor carbon dioxide content increases, can cause headaches, dizziness and other symptoms. In addition, before going to bed, you can use warm water to soak your feet and rub the heart of your feet, so that in addition to keeping warm, it also has the effect of relieving fatigue.
