Five-color food to nourish beauty: Pumpkin is the first choice to relieve dryness

　　The dryness in winter is unbearable, especially when the heating is turned on, and the pores all over the body are crying out for hydration. Of course, bottles and cans can help the skin lock in moisture, but if you want to moisturize and replenish body cells from the inside, you have to rely on internal diet! Teach you how to use five-color foods to harmonize your five internal organs and nourish your body and mind. You will not be afraid of dryness this winter and become a supple and beautiful person.

　　★yellow food

　　Yellow foods are generally rich in vitamin A and vitamin D, which help strengthen our body’s immunity and are also beneficial for improving dryness symptoms in winter. Moreover, the rich vitamin A in yellow food can protect the intestinal and respiratory mucosa and reduce the occurrence of gastritis and other diseases; vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and can strengthen bones and muscles.

　　Yellow food is also rich in carotene and vitamin C, which can strengthen the spleen, prevent gastritis, prevent and treat night blindness, protect the liver, and make skin Become tender; rich in dietary fiber, eating it will help digestion and moisturize the stomach.

　　Representative food: pumpkin

　　Efficacy: Relieve body dryness symptoms

　　Pumpkin is rich in carotene and vitamin C, which can strengthen the spleen, prevent gastritis, night blindness, protect the liver, make the skin tender, moisten the lungs and replenish qi, resolve phlegm and pus, deworm and detoxify, cure cough and asthma, and treat lung abscesses. constipate , and has diuretic, beautifying and other effects. Pumpkin also contains "cobalt", which has the effect of replenishing blood after eating.

　　How to eat: Soybean, brown rice and pumpkin porridge

　　【practice】

　　1. Wash the soybeans and soak them in water for 3-4 hours. Wash the brown rice and soak them in water for about 1 hour.

　　2. Peel the pumpkin and cut into small pieces. Set aside.

　　3. Add soybeans and 6 cups of water to the pot and cook over medium heat until the soybeans are soft.

　　4. Add brown rice and pumpkin and bring to a boil over high heat.

　　5. Reduce the heat to low and cook slowly until the beans are crispy and the melon is fragrant.

　　★red food

　　Red foods generally help the body replenish iron and nourish blood, help reduce fatigue, and have the effect of repelling cold and preventing cancer , enhance memory, reduce fatigue and stabilize emotions, which can make people energetic, enhance self-confidence and willpower, and make people full of strength. Red foods have strong antioxidant properties and they are rich in tomato Red pigments, tannins, etc. can protect cells and have anti-inflammatory effects. They can also provide the human body with proteins, inorganic salts, vitamins and trace elements, and enhance heart and qi and blood functions.

　　In addition, red foods such as tomatoes, red peppers, watermelons, etc. are also natural medicines for improving anxiety, because red foods are rich in beta-carotene and lycopene. In addition, red fruits and vegetables are visually eye-catching and stimulating, which can whet your appetite and boost your spirits. Therefore, red food is also the first choice for depression.

　　Representative food: tomato

　　Efficacy: Beautifying, removing freckles and delaying aging

　　Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and have a special flavor. They have the effects of losing weight, eliminating fatigue, increasing appetite, improving protein digestion, and reducing gastric bloating and food accumulation. Tomatoes are also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants can prevent free radicals from damaging the skin and have obvious cosmetic and anti-wrinkle effects.

　　How to eat: candied tomatoes

　　【practice】

　　1. Wash the tomatoes and make a cross on the top with a knife, then pour boiling water on them and blanch them for 2 minutes, then take them out and peel them.

　　2. Cut the peeled tomatoes into thin slices, spread them evenly into the glass jar, then sprinkle a layer of sugar, then spread the tomatoes and sugar until it is full.

　　3. Close the lid and seal it, then put it in the refrigerator or cold water. When it is cool, take it out and it will be delicious.

　　★green food

　　Green food has a very good health care effect on the liver, gallbladder, complexion, eyes, nails and other human organs. At the same time, it promotes blood circulation and relieves diarrhea, and is very helpful for heart function.

　　Most green foods contain fiber, which can cleanse the intestines and stomach, prevent constipation, and reduce the incidence of rectal cancer. In addition, eating green foods regularly can keep our bodies in a state of acid-base balance, effectively preventing and avoiding the occurrence of cancer symptoms. Not only that, from a psychological perspective, eating green food regularly can also relieve stress and prevent Migraine wait disease。

　　Representative food: Luffa

　　Efficacy: Promoting blood circulation, detoxifying and anti-allergy

　　The vitamin B1 contained in loofah can prevent skin aging, and vitamin C can whiten the skin, protect the skin, eliminate plaque, and make the skin white and tender. Therefore, loofah juice is known as "beauty water". Eating loofah can not only produce fluid and quench thirst, but also remove heat and stimulate the intestines. Loofah is also a rare natural beauty agent that can eliminate freckles, whiten and remove wrinkles. Long-term consumption or wiping the face with loofah liquid can also make people's skin smooth and delicate, anti-wrinkle and anti-inflammatory, prevent and eliminate Acne and special effects on melanin pigmentation.

　　How to eat: Luffa, preserved egg and tofu soup

　　【practice】

　　1. Peel the loofah, cut into pieces with a hob, wash the tofu and preserved eggs and cut into small pieces.

　　2. Put a small amount of oil in the wok, and when the fire is 80% hot, add the loofah and stir-fry.

　　3. After the loofah becomes soft, add water and an appropriate amount of salt and mix well.

　　4. Heat the preserved eggs and tofu until they boil, then turn down the heat and cook for another 2 minutes. Finally, add a little pepper to taste.

　　★white food

　　Most white foods, such as milk, rice, chicken and fish, are rich in protein. Regular consumption can not only eliminate physical fatigue, but also promote recovery from diseases. In addition, white food is a relatively safe and nutritious food. Because its fat content is much lower than red food meat, patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. will be better off eating white food.

　　Although most staple foods are white foods, healthy For this reason, it would be better to eat less polished rice and more whole grains or main sources of high-quality protein, such as tofu and milk.

　　Representative food: Tremella fungus

　　Efficacy: Replenishing qi, clearing intestines and helping slimming

　　Tremella is sweet, light, neutral in nature and non-toxic. It not only has the effect of tonifying the spleen and appetizing, but also has the effects of benefiting qi, clearing the intestines, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It can not only enhance human immunity, but also enhance the tolerance of tumor patients to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Tremella is rich in natural plant-based colloids and has the function of nourishing yin. It is a good emollient food that can be taken for a long time.

　　Tremella is rich in natural colloids, and with its nourishing effect, long-term use can moisturize the skin and remove chloasma and freckles on the face. Tremella is a weight-loss food containing dietary fiber. Its dietary fiber can help gastrointestinal motility and reduce fat absorption.

　　How to eat: Papaya, Tremella and Barley Soup

　　【practice】

　　1. Wash the barley and soak it for 2 hours; soak the dried white fungus, wash it, remove the roots and tear it into small florets.

　　2. Put the soaked barley and white fungus into a casserole, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.

　　3. After the barley and white fungus are soft, add the diced papaya and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

　　★black food

　　Black food can generally nourish and moisturize the skin, and is favored by women. Black food comes from nature and contains few harmful ingredients; it has complete nutrients and high quality and quantity; most importantly, black food can significantly reduce arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease , the probability of serious diseases such as stroke.

　　In addition, various black foods have unique disease-preventing functions, such as black fungus to prevent urinary tract stones, black-bone chicken to regulate women's menstruation, black beans to prevent obesity and arteriosclerosis, black rice to strengthen the spleen, warm the liver, improve eyesight and reduce gray hairs, etc. At the same time, many black foods are good for nourishing yin, such as fungus and mushrooms, which are typical "female foods" that are delicious and nutritious.

　　Representative food: Fungus

　　Efficacy: Nourishes, nourishes, and rosy skin

　　Fungus is not only delicious but also nutritious. It also has many medicinal effects. It can replenish qi and strengthen the body, activate blood circulation, and prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia. It can nourish blood and keep the skin rosy and radiant. It can clear the stomach and lubricate the intestines. It is also helpful for patients with high blood pressure.

　　How to eat: Stewed lamb chops with fungus

　　【practice】

　　1. Boil the lamb chops in boiling water and remove.

　　2. Add onions and mushrooms to the soup pot. After the soup boils, add the lamb chops.

　　3. After the soup boils again, add fungus, carrots, and mung bean vermicelli and simmer for about 40 minutes.

　　4. When the soup is boiling, add salt to taste, then turn off the heat and wait for five minutes before opening the lid and serving.