In the hot summer, people often say "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer", this is because ginger has many benefits!
It can refresh the mind, but also relieve the cold, is an indispensable companion in summer
But you know what? Eating ginger should also pay attention to methods, especially to avoid those foods that are compatible with ginger, otherwise it will be "eating is equal to finding no disease"
When the midsummer comes, the air conditioning fan has become our "summer artifact", but it is also easy to contract with wind chill and cause cold.
At this time, a cup of ginger sugar can effectively expel the wind chill in the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that ginger can "pass through the gods", that is, refresh the mind.
In the summer heat stroke, ginger juice can play a role in "resurrection".
For patients with dizziness, palpitations, chest tightness and nausea in general summer heat, it is beneficial to drink some ginger soup appropriately.
Even the traditional heatstroke prevention Chinese patent medicine, Ren Dan, contains ginger.
There are many ways to eat ginger, you can drink ginger soup, eat ginger porridge, put some ginger shreds when cooking vegetables in hot oil, add ginger slices to stewed meat and fried fish, add some ginger crushed when making stir-fried food and dumpling filling.
These practices not only make food more delicious, but also awaken the stomach and spleen, promote appetite, aid digestion and aid in the absorption of nutrients in the stomach and intestines
However, you know what? Ginger is eaten in the summer, but it is very particular! In particular, pay attention to its "sworn enemy", once ingested, it may bring unnecessary trouble to your body.
What foods should not be eaten with ginger?
celery
This common vegetable, while highly nutritious, may produce a less pleasant flavor when paired with ginger.
When celery meets ginger, a chemical reaction occurs between them, giving the dish a salty and bitter flavor that affects the overall flavor.
So, the next time you're ready to cook celery, remember to set the ginger slices aside for a while.
Raw fish
Many people like to add ginger slices to fish to remove the smell and flavor, but if you add ginger too early, the effect will be greatly reduced.
Because the fish body extract is slightly acidic, ginger can only be added at the right time to exert the best deodorization effect.
Remember:
When grilling fish, ginger should be added after the proteinity of the fish has solidified.
Raw seafood
This type of seafood has a special seafood flavor that can be eaten with ginger to make it less delicious and even a little tangy.
wine
Although ginger and wine are both favorite condiments for many people, both are warm and spicy foods, and eating them together can easily cause heat in the body and may even lead to constipation.
If you're already planning on drinking a cup of ginger tea, don't touch your glass just yet.
Not suitable for people who eat ginger
Those who are yin deficiency and fire, red eyes and internal heat, or suffer from carbuncle sores and boils, pneumonia, lung abscess, tuberculosis, pyelonephritis, diabetes, and hemorrhoids, should not consume ginger for a long time.
A special reminder is the problem of eating ginger at night.
There is a saying: "Eating ginger at night is equal to eating arsenic".
Although this may sound exaggerated, it does reveal a truth - at night when the yang enters the yin, people have to calm down and prepare for rest, and eating ginger at night will invigorate the yang energy, which is contrary to the yang entering the yin and quieting down.
There are many benefits to eating ginger in summer, but you should also pay attention to the ways and means.
Avoid eating with the same food, and do it in moderation, so that you can really eat healthy and eat in a good mood!
Source: Dr. Hai Wang, Department of General Surgery