Eating the wrong tonic food can cause menstrual pain, constipation, and high blood pressure! Nutritionist: Drink wolfberry, longan and ginger tea to avoid cold hands and feet

It’s freezing cold in winter, and nourishing food to strengthen the body is the most popular choice. However, do we have to eat a lot of mutton hotpot and ginger duck to be considered as nourishing food? In particular, for those who are obese, have poor blood sugar control, or are worried about fluctuations in blood pressure, how should they properly nourish their body so as not to make the problem worse? Nutritionists remind that the intake of tonic food varies from person to person, depending on each person's constitution and real needs. Otherwise, incorrect tonic food may cause blood sugar and blood pressure to rise, or symptoms such as sore throat, constipation and hemorrhoid bleeding may occur. Women are more likely to experience menstrual cramps, which is not worth the loss! Why not drink a cup of warming tea, which can not only get rid of cold hands and feet, but also strengthen your body.

Nourish yourself in winter and fight tigers next year! Understand your needs first and take proper supplements to maintain your health

Nutritionist You Weiming from the Catholic St. Martin's Hospital said that if people drink the right tonic drinks, they can promote blood circulation and keep their hands and feet warm. Especially in the cold winter, when the skin is prone to dryness and cracking, moderate tonic drinks can also keep the skin hydrated. People with weak qi and poor body resistance can replenish their physical strength and enhance their immunity. Therefore, when it comes to winter tonic, you must first understand your own needs so that you can properly nourish your health and strengthen your body. As the saying goes, "Nourish yourself in winter and fight the tiger next year." Take this time to recuperate and prepare for the "spring growth and summer growth" next year.

Obese people can choose vegetables and fruits as supplements, and those who want to control blood sugar can choose fish as supplements

There is a saying that goes, "Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer, and you won't need a doctor to prescribe medicine." Winter tonic is a health-preserving concept. You must first understand your own physical health. That is, people who have done a health check should be able to know whether they have health problems such as obesity, blood sugar, blood pressure, blood lipids, uric acid, anemia, high liver index, etc., and then choose a suitable way of tonic. Nutritionist You Weiming said that obese people can choose vegetables and fruits as tonic; those who need to pay attention to blood sugar can choose fish as tonic; those who need to pay attention to blood pressure should avoid heavy salty soups when taking tonic; those who need to pay attention to uric acid and gout should drink less hot pot tonic soups. Reminder: Women should not take supplements before and during menstruation, otherwise it may cause heavy menstrual bleeding.

[5 tips for taking supplements and combining them wisely to avoid pitfalls]:

(1) When taking supplements, eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

(2) Avoid excessive fat and salt when consuming tonic food.

(3) Choose low-fat, skinless meat and blanch it to remove any excess fat before adding seasonings or medicinal herbs to stew.

(4) The amount of food you take each time should be controlled and it is best to eat in several times or share it with multiple people.

(5) The amount of sesame oil and alcohol used for tonic should be reduced according to physical condition.

As the saying goes, "Nourish yourself in winter and fight the tiger next year." Take this opportunity to recuperate and build up your strength to prepare for the "spring growth and summer growth" next year.

The focus of "tonic supplements" is to "replenish the body's deficiencies". In winter, both the elderly and children can take appropriate tonic supplements to make the body healthier. Nutritionist You Weiming provides the following "wolfberry, longan and ginger tea" tonic drink, which is suitable for the whole family to drink. It can promote blood circulation and warm the body:

"Wolfberry, longan and ginger tea" is a tonic drink that can promote blood circulation and warm the body for the whole family.

【Wolfberry, longan and ginger tea】:

Ingredients: 5 grams of wolfberry, 20 grams of longan, and 5 slices of old ginger.

practice:

1. Put wolfberry, longan and ginger into the kettle.

2. Pour 300cc of hot water into the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes.

3. Add appropriate amount of honey, stir slightly and enjoy.

Efficacy: Lycium barbarum and longan are both good products for replenishing blood and qi. Lycium barbarum can also protect the liver and kidneys, improve eyesight, moisturize the lungs, and resist aging. As for longan, it enters the heart and spleen meridians, calms the mind and improves the complexion. Adding a little wolfberry to longan can increase the sweetness. Ginger can dispel cold and dampness.