In spring, it is good to nourish the liver and moisten the lungs. Here are four seasonal fruits and vegetables recommended

Spring is here, and plants need the nourishment of rain and dew to grow green again. The same is true for the body. In order to promote the growth and smoothness of liver qi, it is necessary to eat some seasonal fruits and vegetables that can nourish the liver and moisten the lungs.

Strawberry: Strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, easy to digest

Strawberries can moisten the lungs, strengthen the spleen, replenish qi, and nourish the blood. They are rich in nutrients and are easily digested and absorbed by the human body. They are especially suitable for health care in spring and are hailed by nutritionists as "the first fruit of spring."

Although strawberries are rich in nutrients, they are cold in nature. It is not advisable to eat too many at one time in early spring, especially for people with weak spleen and stomach, prone to diarrhea, and excessive stomach acid. The amount of strawberries they eat should be controlled.

Leek: nourishes the liver, strengthens the stomach and replenishes yang energy

Leek is warm in nature and has the effects of nourishing the kidney and yang, benefiting the liver and stomach, consolidating essence and refreshing the mind, stopping sweat and consolidating astringency, and promoting qi and blood circulation. It is one of the best ingredients to replenish the body's yang. In the four seasons of the year, spring leeks are the best.

Fresh young leeks should be eaten. Old leeks contain a lot of crude fiber and are difficult to digest. You should not eat too much at one time. People with poor digestive function, especially those with gastric or duodenal ulcers, should eat less or no leeks. In addition, people with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, as well as those suffering from sores and eye diseases should avoid eating leeks.

Shepherd's purse: clears the liver and regulates the spleen, improving eyesight

Shepherd's purse has strong cold resistance and vitality. Just after the severe winter, shepherd's purse has already appeared on the ridges of fields, grasslands and stream banks all over the country.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that shepherd's purse is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and has the effects of clearing the liver and regulating the spleen, harmonizing blood and promoting diuresis, lowering blood pressure and improving eyesight.

Shepherd's purse can be eaten by the general population, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with indigestion and weak constitution.

Shepherd's purse can be used as dumpling filling, porridge or soup. However, because shepherd's purse can relax the intestines and promote bowel movements, people with loose stools should be careful when eating it. Some sensitive people, such as those who are allergic to leeks, should also be more careful when eating shepherd's purse.

Spring bamboo shoots: clearing away heat, reducing phlegm and removing food stagnation

Spring bamboo shoots are fresh bamboo shoots in spring, which have a fragrant and delicious taste.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, bamboo shoots are sweet, slightly cold, and non-toxic. They have the effects of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, invigorating qi and harmonizing the stomach, curing thirst, promoting urination, and relieving diaphragm and refreshing the stomach.

Eating bamboo shoots can promote intestinal motility, aid digestion, eliminate food accumulation and prevent constipation.

However, bamboo shoots cannot be eaten raw. When cooked alone, they have a bitter taste and poor taste. Before cooking, you can add a small amount of white vinegar to boil fresh bamboo shoots for 10 minutes, or stir-fry bamboo shoots with meat, which tastes particularly delicious.