In autumn, the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases, and the internal regulation mechanism of the human body also varies with the seasons. Autumn dryness increases the consumption of fluid in the body, which in turn causes the fire to rise, affecting the regulatory function of the nervous system. As a result, many people are prone to symptoms of upset, insomnia, and dreams, tossing and turning at night, and having difficulty sleeping. Insomnia not only affects the mental state of the next day, but also has a detrimental effect on long-term health.
In order to alleviate the irritation and insomnia caused by autumn dryness, in addition to maintaining good living habits, dietary therapy is also a good choice. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to "medicine is not as good as food", and by choosing the right food, it can effectively regulate the body and help you fall asleep. Here are three "natural sleep aids" that are not only delicious and healthy, but also help improve sleep quality.
1. Artemisia: a good helper to clear the heart and calm the nerves
Chrysanthemum, also known as chrysanthemum, is flat and sweet, and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and eliminating irritability. Chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin C and fiber, which can not only moisten the intestines and laxative, but also clear the heart, and has a good conditioning effect on upset and insomnia caused by autumn dryness.
Recommended recipe: chrysanthemum meatball soup
Ingredients: 200 grams of chrysanthemum, 150 grams of minced pork, 1 egg, appropriate amount of ginger, salt, pepper, starch, appropriate amount of sesame oil.
Specific steps:
1. Wash the chrysanthemum, chop two-thirds into pieces and one-third into sections. Put the minced chrysanthemum and minced pork in a bowl, add a small amount of salt, pepper, minced ginger and starch, beat in the eggs and stir well, knead into meatballs and set aside.
2. Add water to the pot, add the meatballs after boiling, cook until the meatballs float, add chrysanthemum and cook for 1-2 minutes, add salt and sesame oil.
This chrysanthemum meatball soup is delicious, and the fragrance of chrysanthemum blends perfectly with the fresh aroma of meatballs. The soup is light but flavorful, and the calming effect of chrysanthemum adds a sleep-inducing effect to the dish, making it perfect for dinner.
2. Lettuce: clear away heat and reduce fire, nourish the liver and eyes
Lettuce, cool and sweet, has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, nourishing the liver and brightening the purpose. The exuberant liver fire caused by the heat of autumn can easily affect the mood, which can lead to poor sleep. Lettuce is rich in dietary fiber, which can improve digestion and help lower blood pressure and relieve stress.
Recommended recipe: Vegetarian stir-fried shredded lettuce
Ingredients: 1 lettuce, 1 carrot, 100 grams of leeks, 3 cloves of garlic, cooking oil, salt, soy sauce.
Here's how:
1. Peel and cut the lettuce into thin strips, wash the carrots and cut them into strips, cut the leeks into sections, and crush the garlic for later use.
2. Add oil to the pot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add shredded carrots and shredded lettuce and stir-fry in turn, stir-fry until broken, add leeks and sections, add salt and soy sauce to taste, quickly stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pot.
The dish is brightly coloured, with crispy lettuce, slightly sweet carrots, and fragrant leeks. The heat-clearing effect of lettuce can help alleviate the fire caused by autumn dryness, and leeks have the effect of tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, and also have a certain effect on improving insomnia caused by body weakness. This nutritious, easy-to-prepare, and nutritious dish is a great choice for autumn diets.
3. Celery: calms the nerves, calms the nerves and helps sleep
Celery, cool and sweet, has the effect of calming the nerves and clearing the liver. Celery is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium and other minerals, which can help balance the body's internal electrolytes, which is especially helpful for people who are stressed and prone to anxiety. In addition, the aromatic substances in celery also help to soothe the mood and help you fall asleep better.
Recommended recipe: Stir-fried lilies with celery
Ingredients: 200 grams of celery, 100 grams of fresh lily, appropriate amount of red pepper, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence, appropriate amount of cooking oil.
The steps are as follows:
1. Wash the celery and cut it into sections; Lilies peel off and clean; Shred the red pepper and set aside.
2. Add oil to the pot, add shredded ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, add celery and red pepper shreds and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the celery turns green, add lily, continue to stir-fry for a while, add salt and chicken essence, quickly stir-fry evenly and then get out of the pot.
This celery stir-fried lily dish has a fresh color and rich taste, and the crispness of celery matches the soft glutinous lily, which is pleasant in the mouth. The calming effect of celery is perfect for people who are restless and have trouble sleeping due to autumn dryness. Lily has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, calming the heart and calming the nerves, and can help improve sleep quality, making it a healthy dish that is very suitable for autumn.
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