The Grain Rain season has arrived, signaling the imminent end of spring. Around this solar term, rainfall increases and temperatures fluctuate between cold and warm. Timely health preservation is crucial during this period to ward off illness and maintain robust health.
How to Nurture Health During Grain Rain
1. Prioritize Warmth
Though rainfall increases during Grain Rain, temperatures gradually rise, creating erratic weather patterns. In such conditions, neglecting warmth leaves the body vulnerable to colds.Therefore, pay special attention to your clothing choices. Don't assume that because temperatures are rising, you can switch to summer's lightweight attire. It's still too early for summer clothes. When going out, it's best to bring a long-sleeved jacket so you can cover up if it gets cold and avoid getting chilled.
2. Eat Spinach
Spinach is a delicious vegetable. Blanched and served cold, it tastes quite wonderful.The reason we recommend spinach is that it has a sweet and cooling nature. Eating it not only benefits the five internal organs but also promotes blood circulation. It also excels at nourishing yin and calming the liver. Spring is an ideal time to nourish the liver, and the arrival of Grain Rain signals the end of spring. Therefore, as spring draws to a close, it's crucial to seize the opportunity to nourish the liver. Spinach's liver-calming effect makes it perfectly suited for consumption at this time.
3. Remember to Detoxify and Nourish Your Complexion
With Grain Rain, temperatures rise and rainy days increase, bringing heightened damp-heat energy. Without timely care, both men and women may accumulate internal damp-heat.Therefore, to strengthen your body during this period, remember to detoxify and nourish your complexion:
A. Cabbage juice: Rich in vitamin C, drinking its juice replenishes this essential nutrient while providing ample dietary fiber. This fiber aids in intestinal lubrication and bowel movements, effectively supporting bodily detoxification.
B. Celery juice: This vegetable juice has a refreshing aroma. Regular consumption boosts appetite while aiding toxin elimination, reducing their harmful effects on the body. Each morning, wash half a stalk of celery and parsley, blend with warm water, and add honey to taste before drinking.
Grains Rain Season Wellness Recipes
1. Chicken Liver and Egg Soup
Ingredients: 50g chicken liver, 10g Cassia seeds, 1 egg.
Preparation Method:
A. Thoroughly clean the chicken liver and slice it thinly. Set aside.
B. Rinse the Cassia seeds, place them in a clay pot, and add an appropriate amount of water. Simmer until the medicinal liquid is extracted. Strain the liquid and transfer it to a saucepan.
C. Once the decoction boils, add the chicken livers and beat in the egg. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, then season with salt and MSG before serving.
2. Coix Seed Fish Soup
Ingredients: 1 crucian carp, 1/2 pound bamboo shoots, 100g coix seeds, 10g ginger.
Preparation:
A. Soak coix seeds in water for 1 hour, then transfer to a clay pot.
B. Wash bamboo shoots, peel, slice thinly, and blanch briefly in boiling water before setting aside in the clay pot.
C. Clean and gut the crucian carp, remove scales, and make a slit on the belly.
B. Wash and peel the bamboo shoots, slice thinly, and blanch briefly in boiling water. Drain and add to the clay pot.
C. Clean and gut the crucian carp. Make several shallow cuts on the fish body. Pat dry and pan-fry until golden. Transfer to the clay pot.
D. Finally, combine all ingredients in the clay pot. Add a small amount of boiling water and ginger, pour in an appropriate amount of cooking wine, cover, and simmer over high heat for 30 minutes. Reduce to low heat and simmer for another half hour before seasoning.