The autumn equinox has passed, the yin and yang between heaven and earth are balanced, and the natural world has entered a transition period from hot to cool. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that at this time, the human body should also respond to nature, and strengthen the physical fitness and resist the coming cold through dietary adjustments.
According to this principle, the recipe suggestion of "eat more red and 2 white, eat less 2 green" came into being. "2 red" refers to red dates and red beans; "2 white" refers to lilies and lotus roots; "Eat less 2 greens" refers to reducing the consumption of bitter gourd and green peppers, which are more cold.
【Red date white fungus soup】
Efficacy: This dessert has a good effect on moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and is suitable for drinking when it is dry in autumn.
Ingredients: 10 red dates (pitted), one dried white fungus (soaked in advance), appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
1. Tear the soaked white fungus into small flowers;
2. Put all the ingredients into the pot and add plenty of water;
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes until the soup is thick.
【Red bean and barley porridge】
Efficacy: Red beans can nourish blood and nourish the skin, and barley has the effect of diuresis and swelling, and the combination of the two is very suitable for autumn consumption.
Ingredients: 50 grams of red beans, 50 grams of coix seeds, 100 grams of rice.
Method:
1. Soak the red beans and barley for a few hours beforehand;
2. Put the washed rice in a pot and bring to a boil with water.
3. Turn to medium-low heat and continue to simmer until soft.
【Steamed lotus root slices】
Efficacy: Light and delicious, helps to clear the stomach and intestines, and promotes digestion and absorption.
Ingredients: 1 fresh lotus root, a pinch of salt, a few chives.
Method:
1. Peel the lotus root and cut it into thin slices, rinse it with running water;
2. Spread a layer of lotus root slices on the bottom of the plate and sprinkle with a little salt;
3. Put it in a steamer with boiling water and steam it on high heat for about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped chives before removing.
【Stir-fried lily with celery】
Efficacy: This dish is not only beautiful and attractive in color, but also has a calming effect on the mind.
Ingredients: 1 fresh lily, 2 celery, appropriate amount of minced garlic, a little olive oil, salt, chicken essence
Method:
1. Peel the lily and wash it, and cut the celery diagonally into sections;
2. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pot, first add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant;
3. Then add celery, salt, chicken essence, and stir-fry quickly. , put in the lily and flip it a few times, and you can get out of the pot.
The above is the specific implementation method of "eat more red and 2 white, eat less 2 green". It should be noted that the interaction between foods, as well as the differences in individual physique, can only be truly healthy and auspicious by arranging the dietary structure reasonably.
In addition, the weather is gradually getting colder, please add clothes in time and maintain good living habits to welcome a warm and energetic autumn!