In early spring, I eat vegetables and fruits that support Yang.

　　In spring, flowers are in full bloom, creating a prosperous scene. At this time, Yang Qi rises, and late spring cold often occurs. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diet should follow the order of the four seasons and eat more foods that can help increase Yang Qi. Here are three seasonal fruits and vegetables suitable for spring consumption.

　　cherry

　　Cherries are known as “the first branches of spring fruits” and are currently cultivated throughout our country. Cherry fruit is thick-fleshed, delicious and juicy, bright in color, and rich in nutrients. Its iron content is particularly prominent, more than 20 times that of citrus, pears and apples, ranking first among fruits. Cherry is warm in nature, sweet and slightly sour in taste, and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and appetizing. Eating cherries in spring can induce sweating, replenish qi, dispel wind and relieve rash.

　　spinach

　　Spinach is available all year round, but spring is the best. Its roots are red and the leaves are green, and it is extremely tender and delicious. Spinach, which is available in spring, is very beneficial to detoxification and preventing spring dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that spinach is sweet and cool in nature, and has the effects of nourishing blood, stopping bleeding, astringing yin, and moistening dryness.

　　Note: Because spinach contains a lot of oxalic acid, which hinders the body's absorption of calcium and iron, when eating spinach, you should blanch it in boiling water until soft, remove it, and then fry it.

　　Chinese chives

　　Leeks are evergreen all year round, but they are best eaten in spring. It is not only a good seasoning, but also a good vegetable and medicine rich in nutrients. Eating leeks often in spring can enhance the spleen and stomach energy of the human body.

　　Note: Since leeks are not easy to digest, you should not eat too much at one time. Generally speaking, people with indigestion should not eat more leeks.