January 5th and January 6th are the Xiaohan solar term among the 24 solar terms in China. This solar term represents one of the coldest seasons of the year. At this time, all parts of the country will be affected by strong cold. The influence of air can easily cause allergic rhinitis, asthma, cough, pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Therefore, during this solar term, you should drink more boiled water to keep your body and stomach fully warm, and exercise more. Increase blood circulation.
Xiaohan tonify kidney yang and apply pungent and hot medicine on the back
This is the season when stomach qi is strong and kidney yang is weak. You have a big appetite, but your body consumes insufficient energy, so you have to eat as much as possible. Foods that may reduce the sweetness in the stomach, such as bananas, grapes, sugar cane, etc., consume more salty foods that can enter the kidneys, such as kelp, seaweed, black rice, black beans, black fungus and other black foods.
In addition, this is also the time when it is easiest to cultivate Yang Qi in the body. Applying pungent and hot medicine on the back can increase Yang Qi, adjust the body, resist cold evil, and condense Qi and blood. Choose to stick it on the Shenshu point (press the belly button with the middle finger of one hand, find the relative position of the belly button on the back of the other hand, and then place 3 fingers on both sides), and stick it for 30 minutes, once every five days.
Recommended seasonal health food ingredients 1. Cabbage:
Rich in vitamins K1 and U, it has anti-ulcer effects.
2. Onions:
Increase appetite, aid digestion, prevent bone loss, and have three highs.
3. Tomato:
Prevent cell damage, cancer, and protect the cardiovascular system.
4. Walnuts:
Antioxidant and enhance immunity.
5. Mustard greens:
Promote blood circulation and metabolism.
Ingredients for the seasonal recipe of Kaiyang Pumpkin and Mustard Hearts:
250 grams of mustard hearts, 10 grams of dried shrimps, 20 grams of shredded mushrooms, 80 grams of pumpkin slices, 100 grams of pumpkin puree, 200 ml of stock , a little salt, shredded ginger and wine.
Method:
1. Sauté shrimp and pumpkin slices until fragrant, add shredded mushrooms and ginger and stir-fry, add wine and stock and simmer.
2. Add mustard hearts and a little salt and cook for about 30 seconds. Finally, add pumpkin puree and stir-fry evenly.
Seasonal recipe of cabbage and basil omelette Ingredients:
150 grams of cabbage, 5 grams of basil leaves, 2 fried eggs, 30cc of olive oil, appropriate amount of salt and white pepper.
Method:
1. Wash and dice the cabbage, put it in a large bowl and add salt, use your hands to soften the cabbage, and finally squeeze out the water.
2. Wash and shred the basil leaves; beat the eggs into egg liquid.
3. Put 1 and 2 into a large bowl, mix well, and then add white pepper to taste.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add 3, slowly fry over medium-low heat until it takes shape, turn over and continue frying until golden brown.
The timing of doing Xiaohanshu according to the rhythm of solar terms:
1/5 or 1/6?
The method of doing Xiaohanshu:
Hands touching each other Rub, rub to warm your palms. Imagine there are snowflakes falling on your shoulders, lean your body slightly to the left, use the palm of your right hand to gently slide up from your left shoulder blade, and brush the snowflakes off. Next, switch sides and dust the snow.