6 healthy porridges suitable for the transition from winter to spring

Note on eating during the winter-spring season

When the winter-spring seasons change, the human body's Yang energy rises, the pores loosen and open, the functions of various tissues and organs begin to become active, cell metabolism gradually becomes vigorous, and metabolism speeds up. At this time, the human body needs to eat foods that are rich in nutrients and help support positive energy and raise Yang energy, in order to supply the body's needs and raise the body's Yang energy.

In terms of specific choices, you can choose light, warm and bland foods, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, high-quality protein and other foods, and eat less animal foods with high fat content to clean the stomach and intestines and eliminate stagnation. In addition, you can eat appropriate amounts of spicy and warm foods such as onions, garlic, and leeks to help raise the yang energy in the body. The following porridge diet is suitable for winter and spring:

1. Pork liver porridge

Ingredients: 200 grams of japonica rice, 60 grams of pork liver, and appropriate amounts of salt, onion, ginger, coriander and other seasonings.

Method: Chop the pork liver and set aside. Wash the glutinous rice first, add water to the pot, boil it over high heat and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the pork liver and continue cooking. When it is cooked, add salt, onion, ginger, coriander and other seasonings.

Efficacy: Pork liver porridge has the function of nourishing blood, improving eyesight, nourishing the liver and strengthening the spleen. It can nourish the liver and strengthen the body for ordinary people. It is more suitable for people with anemia, dizziness, eye diseases and liver diseases.

2. Celery porridge

Ingredients: 200 grams of celery, 200 grams of japonica rice, and appropriate amounts of salt, onion, ginger, coriander and other seasonings.

Method: Wash the celery and cut it into small cubes for later use. Wash the glutinous rice and put it into a pot and add water to boil. When the porridge is 80% cooked, add the diced celery. Finally, add appropriate amount of salt, onion, ginger, coriander and other seasonings.

Efficacy: Celery porridge is light and easy to digest. It contains rich plant fiber and is suitable for regular consumption in spring. Celery porridge also has the effects of clearing the liver, improving eyesight, detoxifying and promoting diuresis. It is especially suitable for people with headaches and dizziness.

3. Spinach porridge

Ingredients: 200 grams of spinach, 200 grams of japonica rice, and appropriate amounts of salt, onion, ginger, coriander and other seasonings.

Method: Wash the japonica rice first, add water into the pot, boil it, and chop the spinach for later use. When the porridge is almost cooked, add spinach and seasonings such as salt, onion, ginger, coriander, etc., and cook for a while.

Efficacy: Spinach porridge is light and easy to digest. It has the effects of soothing the liver and nourishing blood, moistening the intestines and improving eyesight. It is suitable for everyone, especially for the elderly and weak, those with blood deficiency, dry intestines, habitual constipation and decreased vision.

4. Chrysanthemum porridge

Ingredients: 200 grams of polished rice, 15 grams of dried chrysanthemum, and appropriate amount of white sugar or rock sugar.

Preparation method: Wash the japonica rice first, add water into the pot, bring to a boil, add the chrysanthemum and cook together. After the porridge is cooked, add appropriate amount of white sugar or rock sugar.

Efficacy: Chrysanthemum porridge has a good effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight, cooling blood and detoxifying. Normal people can take it in moderation in spring. It is more suitable for people with dizziness, red and swollen eyes, and hypertension patients.

5. Scallion and black bean curd soup

Ingredients: 400 grams of tofu, appropriate amount of light black beans, 1 scallion, appropriate amount of oil, salt, coriander, ginger and other seasonings.

Preparation method: First cut the scallion into sections and the tofu into cubes and set aside. Heat the oil and fry the tofu briefly. Then add the fermented black beans and ginger. Add appropriate amount of water and simmer, first over high heat and then over low heat. Finally, add salt, scallion, coriander and other seasonings.

Efficacy: Scallion, black bean curd soup has the effect of dispersing wind and cold, regulating qi and warming the middle. It is suitable for people who suffer from wind and cold and have headaches, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, fear of wind and cold. It should be consumed while hot.

6. Chinese Yam, Red Dates and Glutinous Rice Porridge

Ingredients: 100 grams of yam, 10 red dates, 100 grams of glutinous rice, and appropriate amount of white sugar or rock sugar.

Preparation method: Wash, peel and cut the yam into pieces. Wash the glutinous rice and red dates and put them into the pot together with the yam. Add water and cook together. Bring to a boil over high heat first and then simmer over low heat. When the porridge is done, add appropriate amount of white sugar or rock sugar.

Efficacy: Yam, red dates and glutinous rice porridge can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the stomach and harmonize the stomach. Regular consumption can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach.