Every year on July 16th, we enter Chufu, 10 days for Chufu, 20 days for Middle Fu, and 10 days for Mofu. It is the hottest and most humid 40 days of the year. I was sweating profusely and felt gooey all over. However, from the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, the yang qi is the most prosperous in the dog days, which is a good time to raise yang qi.

However, long-term blowing of air conditioners or fans, uncontrolled eating of cold and raw food, Disordered work and rest or lack of sleep, drug abuse and excessive indulgence will consume yang energy, resulting in insufficient yang energy, weakened resistance, and increased risk of disease. Therefore, during dog days, you should focus on eating foods that have the effect of nourishing yang, which will help to replenish yang qi and improve immunity.

What are the common Fuyang foods in life?

1. Fennel sprouts

Fennel sprouts are not just a vegetable, they are indeed traditional Chinese medicine in the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine . Fennel seedlings are warm in nature and have the effect of expelling cold and nourishing yang. Fennel sprouts emit a unique aromatic smell, which can be made into dumpling fillings, and can also be eaten cold or fried; the fennel oil contained in it can stimulate the secretion of digestive juice, has the effect of strengthening the stomach and digestion, and is suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach. After washing the fennel sprouts, chop them into pieces and add a small amount of almonds to the salad, which can maximize the effect of fennel and make the taste fresh and delicious; you can also add a small amount of fennel when cooking food, not only for seasoning, but also for nourishing the body.

2, ginger

Folk legend: eat radish in winter and eat ginger in summer, which shows that it is time to eat ginger in summer. Ginger is not only a seasoning, but also a traditional Chinese medicine. Ginger is pungent and warm, which can speed up blood circulation and promote the growth of yang. Entering the dog days is hot and humid, and excessive greed for coolness can damage yang, so eating ginger properly can help balance yang and maintain good health. Continuing to eat ginger can promote perspiration and help expel cold and dampness from the body; ginger contains gingerol, which can promote food digestion, relieve symptoms such as loss of appetite and appetite, and also prevent heat stroke. If you don’t like chewing ginger, you might as well put red dates, wolfberry and ginger together in a pot to make soup, and drink 2-3 cups a day.

3. Yellow eel

After dog days, the body sweats a lot, consumes a lot of energy, and easily Drowsiness and fatigue, etc., may wish to eat eel. The eel is warm in nature, has the effect of supporting yang, and maintains the balance of yin and yang inside and outside the body. However, when cooking eel, do not add seasonings that are too warming, such as pepper and chili, to avoid getting angry.

4, mutton

Lamb meat is warm in nature, and has the functions of invigorating the middle and nourishing qi and warming the middle of the deficiency. Many people are greedy for the cold in the dog days of eating, and the cold evil qi is easy to accumulate in the body, thereby damaging the yang qi. Might as well eat mutton properly or drink mutton soup, which can nourish yin and yang, and remove dampness and cold in the body.

5. Lychee

Lychee is warm in nature and can also help replenish yang, suitable for Those with weak constitution and deficient cold can eat 2-3 lychees a day, or use lychee shells to make tea. However, you cannot eat lychees on an empty stomach, and you need to control the amount at the same time.

Message from the doctor

In addition to eating more in dog days In addition to several kinds of food, it is necessary to actively adjust the lifestyle, avoid excessive coldness, refuse to drink iced drinks or ice cream, and eat more warm food; at the same time, the air conditioner or fan should be used correctly, avoid blowing directly on the body, and the temperature of the air conditioner should not be turned too low . Dog days exercise should be arranged in the morning or evening, choose moderate aerobic exercise, can not pursue sweating.

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