In winter, the wind is cold and the weather is dry. Middle-aged and elderly people need to pay special attention to body maintenance. Winter is an important season for strengthening the spleen and replenishing body fluids, because the spleen and stomach are the foundation of the acquired constitution, and sufficient body fluids will keep the body healthy.
However, the problem of internal heat in winter should not be ignored. Many middle-aged and elderly people experience symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, and insomnia due to dry climate and overheated indoor heating.
At this time, you might as well try a simple and easy diet therapy method - drinking apple water, with a few ingredients, can not only clear internal heat, strengthen the spleen and stomach, but also replenish body fluids and help you sleep peacefully.
1. Apple, snow pear and tremella water: clear internal heat and moisturize lungs
Health value
Apples and snow pears are seasonal fruits in winter, rich in water and vitamins, can produce body fluids and quench thirst, clear heat and moisten the lungs. Tremella is a natural yin-nourishing product, rich in plant colloids, which can moisturize the skin and enhance immunity. The combination of these three can not only clear internal heat, but also moisten the lungs, and is especially suitable for consumption in the dry winter climate.
Taboos
Since Tremella has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, people with damp spleen and stomach should not eat too much. In addition, diabetic patients need to pay attention to the sugar intake of fruits.
Ingredients
1 apple, 1 snow pear, half a Tremella, appropriate amount of rock sugar, and appropriate amount of water.
Steps:
Wash and peel the apples and snow pears, and cut them into small pieces; soak the Tremella in advance and tear it into small pieces.
Put all the ingredients in a pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 30 minutes.
Add appropriate amount of rock sugar for seasoning, and cook until the rock sugar is completely melted.
2. Apple yam water: strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion
Health value
Yam is a good product for strengthening the spleen and stomach in winter. It is rich in amylase and mucin, which can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and promote digestion. The pectin in apples is good for intestinal health. The combination of the two can not only strengthen the spleen and stomach, but also aid digestion. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with indigestion and weak spleen and stomach. Taboos on consumption Yams have astringent effects, so people with constipation should not eat too much. At the same time, eating yam with alkaline drugs will reduce the efficacy of the drugs, so be careful.
Ingredients
1 apple, 1 yam, and appropriate amount of water.
Steps:
Wash and peel the apples, cut into small pieces; peel the yam and cut into small pieces.
Put all the ingredients in a pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes.
Cook until the yam is soft and the apple is transparent. No additional sugar is needed to keep the original flavor.
3. Apple hot orange soup: replenish body fluids, soothe the nerves and sleep
Health value
Oranges are rich in vitamin C and minerals, which can enhance immunity and replenish water. The combination of apples and oranges can not only replenish body fluids, but also soothe the nerves and help sleep. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people who suffer from dryness and insomnia in winter. Taboos for consumption Oranges are cool in nature, so people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much. At the same time, eating oranges with seafood such as shrimps and crabs can easily cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Ingredients:
1 apple, 1 orange, appropriate amount of water, a little honey (optional).
Steps:
Wash and peel the apples, cut into small pieces;
Peel the oranges and cut into thin slices. Put all the ingredients in a pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat and then simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook until the apples are soft and the orange fragrance is overflowing. You can add a little honey to taste according to your personal taste. For winter health care, you might as well try these three kinds of fairy combinations of apple water, which are simple and practical.
Each combination can add points to your health, so that you can have a good body and good mood in the cold winter and enjoy a good night's sleep.
Remember to choose the combination that suits you according to your physique and taste. Healthy health care starts with me!
