Introduction: In the middle of the season, if you are free or not, remind the middle-aged and elderly: 1 to dry, 2 not to sit, 3 not to eat, 4 to do, don't be sloppy.
Before you know it, July 25, 2024, we will usher in the middle of the dog days, which is the "second volt" of the dog days, and it is also the hottest time of the year. The ancients had a saying: "In the middle of June, the water is often sad." "During the mid-summer period, the heat has arrived, and the temperature often reaches its highest point, and the humidity also rises, forming a typical "sauna" weather. At this time, the high temperature and high humidity climate is especially obvious in the south, and the temperature difference between day and night is small, which is very different from the "high temperature and low humidity, large temperature difference between day and night" in the north.
Weather characteristics in Zhongfu:
During the mid-volcanic period, the temperature is extremely high, and although the plants are able to photosynthesize fully at this time, the water evaporates quite quickly. The ancients said: "After the great heat, there is a fire." "In this hot weather, crops require a lot of water, and if they are accompanied by sufficient rain, the plants are bound to grow vigorously in a hot and humid environment. Especially for summer crops such as corn and rice, the process of heading and grain filling at this stage is crucial to the final yield.
In ancient times, dog days were said to be a period of slack farming, but they had an important impact on the growth of crops. As the saying goes: "The sky is full of rain, and the grain is abundant and the cotton is abundant." "During the mid-volt period, the temperature is high and the humidity is high, and this climatic condition has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, sufficient light and heat promote crop photosynthesis and material accumulation; On the other hand, high temperatures, droughts, or torrential rains and floods can cause damage to crops. Gu Shiyun: "The wind comes to sparse the bamboo, and the rain is moist through the pine." "Hopefully, the rain on dog days will regulate the temperature and allow the crops to thrive.
The weather characteristics of the middle of the volcanic period determine the success or failure of crop growth. If it rains a lot on dog days, crops can not only fully photosynthesize, but also be moistened by rain. In the environment of "rain and heat at the same time", crops grow rapidly, and farmers can expect a bumper harvest. The ancients said: "When the weather is good, the location is favorable, and the harvest can be abundant." "May the weather be smooth and the crops will be full this year.
"The middle ambush is cool, and the autumn tiger roars three times."
"The middle is not hot, and the grains are not fruitful".
"It's hot in the middle of the day, and it's cool early in autumn"
"It is rainy in the middle of the year, and the rapeseed is white dew."
The year 2024 is a "summer package":
This year has entered the middle of the ambush, and 2024 is a year of "summer and ambush". The ancients said: "The heat is ahead, and the heat is even worse." The so-called "summer package" refers to the appearance of the solar term before the middle of the summer. This year's summer day is July 22, and Nakafushi starts on July 25, which is the fulfillment of this statement. As the old saying goes, "The heat is in the heat, and the cow is killed in the heat." This is true, the heat is the hottest of the 24 solar terms, and the middle of the dog is the hottest period, the two are superimposed, the heat wave is swept, and the heat is unbearable.
In the face of such hot weather, the ancients had a saying: "It is better to escape the heat early, and the heart is calm and naturally cool." "In this year of "summer and summer", whether it is a big summer or a middle summer, it will be extremely hot. We should take appropriate measures to avoid the heat in accordance with the weather to protect our health.
Therefore, this year's mid-summer time is relatively long, including the great heat, the beginning of autumn and the summer solar term, the specific time is: July 25 - August 13, a total of 20 days. These 20 days are the 20 hottest days of the year.
This year's mid-volley is not ordinary, because this year is "summer baofu, so there are some traditional folk customs and precautions to understand. In the middle of the season, no matter how busy you are, remind the middle-aged and elderly: 1 to dry, 2 not to sit, 3 not to eat, 4 to do, don't be sloppy.
1. To dry: to dry the back
The great heat has arrived, the dog days are in the middle of the season is the time of rain and heat alternately, the humidity is heavy, people often feel mentally tired, the ancients said: "the abdomen is yin, the back is yang", the back of the pulse is the sea of yang veins, the back can go to the dampness and increase the yang, just like the heavenly moxibustion. It is also recorded in the "Xiu Kunlun Verification" that basking in the sun during the mid-period can cure a variety of diseases. At this time, the sun is at the peak of the yang energy in nature.
Choose to bask between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., especially between 9 and 11 p.m. At this time, the sun is warm but not hot, and it is appropriate to absorb natural yang energy. The sun drying time can be controlled at about 20 minutes for the first time, and then gradually extended, and it is advisable to have a warm back and sweat slightly in the future. The ancients had a saying: "Heaven and man are one", and sunbathing is also a way to be in harmony with nature, and you must not sweat profusely, so as not to damage righteousness.
When sunning your back, you should pay attention to protection, avoid direct sunlight on your head and eyes, and replenish water and electrolytes in a timely manner to prevent heat stroke. In the humid Zhongfu day, sunbathing is not only a way to regulate the body, but also the embodiment of "the unity of nature and man" in traditional culture. In this hot and rainy day, it is a good way for middle-aged and elderly people to recuperate their bodies by drying their backs at the right time, which is both healthy and avoids diseases.
2. Don't sit: Sit soon
In the middle of the season, the climate is hot and humid, and many people are too lazy to exercise and sedentary due to the hot weather. The ancients said: "Sitting for a long time hurts the flesh, and standing for a long time hurts the bones." "Whether you sit or stand for a long time, it can damage your body. As the saying goes, "Walking a hundred steps is better than sitting for a while." Therefore, even during the sweltering dog days, you should move your muscles and bones at the right time to keep your qi and blood flowing.
The summer heat has arrived, and the weather is hot and rainy, which can easily make people feel sleepy and weak. At this time, middle-aged and elderly people should pay special attention. As the saying goes: "Movement produces yang, and stillness produces yin." "Moderate exercise such as yoga, tai chi or square dancing not only stretches the muscles and bones, but also expels moisture from the body. As the poem says: "Movement is like taking off the rabbit, quiet is like a virgin", this is the way of health.
3. Don't eat: Don't eat cold food, greasy or fried food
(1) Don't eat cold food
When it comes to the middle of the volt, the heat is steaming, and as the saying goes, "the heat is in the dogs", the middle-aged and elderly people should be especially cautious. Although cold food can temporarily relieve the heat of summer, it is easy to damage the spleen and stomach, resulting in loss of appetite, vomiting and other discomforts. The ancients said: "Eat less cold things, and be physically and mentally stable", which is to remind people to eat cold and cold food to protect their health. At this time, the human body is damp, the immunity of middle-aged and elderly people is weakened, and the cold is easy to invade.
Summer is hot and rainy, and although the heart is cool, it needs to be carefully considered. Cold food is easy to damage yang qi, and the old saying goes: "Although the heat is hot, be careful not to be greedy for cold", which is warning people not to be greedy for a moment and hurt their bodies. Middle-aged and elderly people should take a warm diet to recuperate and avoid raw and cold things to prevent the decline of resistance in autumn and winter. Follow this principle, nourish the body and protect the body, so that you can survive the hot summer and accumulate strength for autumn and winter.
(2) Do not eat greasy or fried foods
When the heat arrives, the street stalls are full of fragrance in the dog days, and the fried food is coveted, and the saying goes, "the aroma hits people". However, middle-aged and elderly people should be cautious about eating such foods because they are greasy and high in calories. The ancients had a saying: "Those who are greasy will get sick from the mouth", suggesting that people should eat in moderation. Heavy humidity in the middle of the season, eating too much fried food can easily lead to internal heat and fire, increase the risk of wealth disease, and damage physical health.
Summer is hot and rainy, and the middle-aged and elderly have heavy moisture in their bodies and are susceptible to discomfort. Fried food is delicious, but it's not a healthy choice. "Don't eat thick taste, live a long life with less illness", the wisdom of the ancients is still in the ears. It is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people choose light foods during the dog days to keep their bodies and minds refreshed. Only by following this path can we avoid the invasion of illness, spend the summer healthily and safely, and welcome the coolness and comfort of autumn.
4 to do: eat bitter gourd, eat mung beans
(1) Eat bitter gourd
The ancients said: "Hot weather and bitter food are better than tonic." "In a hot season like Nakafu, the appetite is often reduced by the scorching heat, and it is difficult to lift the spirit. At this time, eating bitter gourd in moderation, as the saying goes, "health with bitterness" can not only clear away heat and relieve heat, but also refresh the mind and increase appetite. Bitter gourd is rich in nutrients, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, can effectively eliminate moisture in the body, and improve the discomfort caused by high temperature.
Recommended【Scrambled eggs with bitter melon】
Prepare the ingredients:
1 bitter gourd, 2~3 eggs, cooking oil, salt, ginger, garlic.
Steps:
1. After washing the bitter gourd, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and cut it into thin slices for later use. Put the eggs in a bowl, beat into a uniform egg mixture, and prepare on the side. In order to reduce the bitter taste of bitter gourd, the slices can be marinated with a little salt for 10 minutes, and then squeezed out the excess water. Or soak it in salt water for a while, wash it and squeeze it dry. This step aims to temper the bitterness and make the dish more delicious.
2. Heat the oil, wait for the oil temperature to be suitable, and pour in the egg mixture. Put the egg liquid into the pot, quickly form a lump, stir-fry a few times, and set aside. Then, add oil to the pot, add ginger and garlic slices (optional) and sauté until fragrant. Then put the processed bitter gourd slices into the pot and stir-fry quickly. At this time, the heat should be properly mastered to retain the refreshing taste of bitter gourd. The taste of bitter gourd needs to be carefully adjusted to show its cooling effect.
3. Mix the bitter gourd slices with the egg pieces and stir-fry in the pot. Add seasoning, salt, soy sauce, chicken powder, sugar, etc. according to personal taste. Simmer over low heat, wait until the bitter gourd and egg flavor are blended and the color is even, and then it can be served. At this time, the color of the dish is green and yellow, refreshing and delicious, and it is the good dish of Futian. The bitter taste of bitter gourd is diluted due to the removal of the white film when removing the pulp, which is suitable for the taste of middle-aged and elderly people, and also has the function of clearing heat and detoxifying.
At this time, the diet should be light, and scrambled eggs with bitter gourd are the best choice for the season. The ancients said: "Bitterness comes sweetly." "This dish is not only beautiful in color, but also good for health. Middle-aged and elderly people eat more of this dish, which can not only clear away heat and relieve heat, but also reconcile the spleen and stomach, and help to spend the summer safely. As the saying goes: "If you can't eat too much, it is appropriate to have a light taste." "Scrambled eggs with bitter gourd, that's the reason.
(2) Eat mung beans
In the middle of the season, the dog days are hot and rainy, and the middle-aged and elderly people feel especially uncomfortable. The ancients said: "Mung beans are sweet and cold, non-toxic, and enter the heart and stomach meridians." "In such a hot season, drinking a bowl of mung bean soup can not only relieve the heat and clear the heat, but also dispel dampness. Mung bean soup is even more indispensable during the mid-term period, which can not only drive away the dampness of the body, but also regulate the spleen and stomach, so that people can feel comfortable physically and mentally. Mung bean soup has been highly regarded since ancient times, and it is recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" that mung beans can clear the fire of the heart and stomach and relieve the poison of heat and heat.
Recommended [Pumpkin mung bean soup]
Prepare the ingredients :
1000 grams of old pumpkin, 100 grams of mung beans, 2200 grams of water.
Steps:
2. Soak the mung beans in 200 grams of water for two hours and wait until they soften. Peel the old pumpkin, cut into cubes and set aside. This soup is cool and cool, especially for dog days. The combination of mung beans and pumpkin is both heat-clearing and nutritious.
2. Bring water to a boil, pour in the soaked mung beans, boil until boiling, and then change to medium heat and cook for about 20 minutes. At this time, the mung beans begin to appear soft. Then, add the pumpkin cubes, continue to boil over high heat, and then change to medium heat until the pumpkin is soft and rotten, and the soup is slightly yellow and sweet. This soup has an attractive color and luscious taste, making it suitable for summer drinking.
3. After the soup is cooked, let it cool naturally, and put it in the refrigerator according to your preference. Cold pumpkin and mung bean soup is refreshing and refreshing. If you are cold, you can drink a small amount and add warm ingredients such as red dates and longan in an appropriate amount to neutralize the coldness of mung beans. This soup is nutritious and suitable for all ages.
Middle-aged and elderly people often eat this soup, which helps to survive the heat safely. As the old saying goes: "Mung beans are cool, pumpkins are sweet." "This pumpkin and mung bean soup not only quenches your thirst in the scorching heat, but also nourishes the body. As the saying goes: "Cool in summer, healthy choice." "This soup is especially suitable for the dog season.
In summary, this year's mid-volt is not ordinary, it is a "summer package", therefore, in the mid-volt season, please keep in mind that "1 to dry, 2 not to sit, 3 not to eat, 4 to do", do you agree?
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