Women’s winter health tips: Three major meats are indispensable

　　Winter health tips common sense

　　Go to bed early and get up late

　　Winter is the season when the vitality of all things is latent and hidden. Therefore, in March of winter, you should "go to bed early and get up late, and wait for the sun" to keep your will quiet and your yang energy free from external interference.

　　Avoid the cold and keep warm

　　The climate is cold in winter, so the shelter should be warm and windproof. Generally, it should be kept above 18°C. When the temperature drops suddenly and a cold wave passes through, elderly For those who are frail and sick, it is best to go out less often. If you want to go out, you should keep warm and protect yourself.

　　Keep your head and back warm

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the head and back are the parts where the Du meridian circulates, and they are the yang of yang. Wind-cold in winter is most likely to invade the human body through the head and back, causing cold , lung infection, etc. disease . Therefore, special attention should be paid to keeping the head and back warm to prevent Yang Qi from being damaged.

　　Food should be warm

　　Food should be warm in winter. When going out in the morning, you should drink some milk, soy milk, red date porridge, etc. to warm your body. In winter diet, you should choose foods that contain high-quality protein and can prevent cold and keep warm, such as lean meat, fish, chicken, eggs and soy products.

　　Take a shower with caution

　　Bathing can cleanse skin , promote metabolism. However, the climate is cold in winter, and the elderly and frail people who bathe too frequently and do not pay attention to keeping warm can easily induce the recurrence of respiratory and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, elderly people generally bathe once a week in winter.

　　hot blister foot

　　The feet are the root of the human body and are known as the second heart. Before going to bed, soak your feet in hot water of 40°C to 50°C (and massage for more than 10 minutes), which can accelerate blood circulation, eliminate fatigue, and have the effect of improving health and longevity.

　　Solid intention

　　Winter is the season of hiding, so we should pay attention to maintaining our spirit and solidifying our minds. The spirit should be contained but not exposed, and the emotions should not be overdone to avoid disturbing Yang. In the severe winter, when vegetation dies, some elderly people may feel depressed and in a low state of mind and body. The best way to change your mood is to take more activities. In sunny weather, it is best to go outdoors for sports, play, play and sing, and visit relatives and friends. These are all good for invigorating your spirit and stimulating your enthusiasm for life.

　　evening exercise

　　Regular exercise can enhance physical fitness and improve resistance to cold and disease. Research shows that the human body's ability to resolve blood clots is lowest in the morning and highest in the evening. If you arrange fitness exercises in the evening, your immune system can reach its optimal state.

　　Proper supplementation

　　The climate in winter is unpredictable. Elderly people and people with diseases should take targeted tonic and strengthening Chinese medicines such as ginseng, astragalus, red dates, chestnuts, walnut kernels, black sesame, etc. under the guidance of a doctor, or take some nourishing medicinal wine according to the symptoms, which is beneficial to enhancing the body's disease resistance.

　　What vegetables to eat for health in winter

　　1. Winter bamboo shoots

　　Judging from the name, winter bamboo shoots are undoubtedly a must-have food in winter. Winter bamboo shoots are low-fat, low-sugar, and high-fiber food. Eating winter bamboo shoots can promote gastrointestinal motility and eliminate food accumulation. There are many ways to make it, such as stewing soup, stir-frying, and hot pot.

　　2. Mushrooms

　　Mushrooms, also known as shiitake mushrooms, are low in calories, low in protein, and high in vitamins. They can also promote the absorption of calcium in the body and are very effective in enhancing immunity and preventing colds.

　　3. White radish

　　Radish should be a must-have food in winter. As the saying goes, eat radish in winter and ginger in summer. Because the weather is cold in winter and the body's yang energy is hidden, it is easy to get hot and dry, so you need to eat more radish to relieve exhaustion.

　　What kind of healthy meat should you eat in winter?

　　1. Mutton

　　Mutton is one of the most popular meats in winter. It is rich in fat, protein, carbohydrates, inorganic salts, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. It has the effects of warming the body and replenishing deficiency, appetizing and strengthening the spleen, protecting against cold and removing dampness. It can also protect the gastrointestinal mucosa, increase the secretion of digestive enzymes, and promote digestion and absorption.

　　2. Beef

　　Beef is warm in nature and sweet in taste, and is rich in vitamins, protein, fat, inorganic salts, etc. It can replenish the spleen and stomach and strengthen muscles and bones. Especially stewed with Codonopsis and Astragalus root, it can replenish deficiency, replenish qi and blood, and increase the body's ability to resist cold.

　　3. Dog meat

　　Dog meat is also one of the most popular meats in winter. It has the effect of warming the kidneys and replenishing qi, helping yang and dispersing cold. It is useful for improving cold hands and feet, cold stomach, and rheumatism in winter. low back pain Symptoms are of great help.