2023.4.20 三月初一•周四 characteristic custom health preservation Gu Yu is the sixth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term of spring. The solar meridian is 30 °; The festival is celebrated from April 19th to 21st every year in the Gregorian calendar. characteristic custom health preservation Guyu means "rain brings forth a hundred grains". At this time, precipitation significantly increases, and the initial planting of seedlings and new crop varieties in the fields most require the nourishment of rainwater. As the saying goes, "spring rain is as precious as oil". At the same time, the weather is warming up and outdoor activities are increasing. In addition to mental health preservation to regulate emotions, one should reduce the intake of high protein and calorie foods in their diet, and also consume foods that can alleviate mental stress and regulate emotions. characteristic custom health preservation Walking through the valley rain In ancient times, there was a custom of "walking in the valley rain". On this day, young women went to the village to visit relatives or to the wild, symbolizing the integration with nature and strengthening their physical fitness. Drinking Guyu Tea Legend has it that drinking tea on Guyu day can clear the fire, ward off evil spirits, and brighten the eyes. Therefore, there is a custom of Guyu picking tea in the south. No matter what weather it is on Guyu day, people will go to the tea mountain to pick some new tea and drink it back to pray for health. Eating Chinese toon In the north, there is a custom of eating Chinese toons in the rain. Before and after the rain, it is the season when Chinese toons come into the market. At this time, the Chinese toons are mellow, refreshing, and have high nutritional value. There is a saying that "before the rain, Chinese toons are as tender as silk". Chinese toon has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, moisturizing the skin, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal effects. enjoy flowers Bathing, disaster relief, and shelter In the northwest region, in the old days, people referred to the river water of Guyu as "Peach Blossom Water", and it is said that it can be used for bathing to alleviate disasters and avoid disasters. On the Guyu Festival, people take a bath with "peach blossom water" and celebrate with activities such as shooting and dancing. characteristic custom health preservation Suitable: Eat foods rich in vitamin B, alkaline, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, warming the stomach and strengthening the spleen, and regulating human emotions. Legumes include soybeans and soybeans; Vegetables include white radish, carrot yellow bean sprouts, tomatoes, spinach, etc; Fruits include grapes, bananas, oranges, strawberries, lemons, etc; Other types include kelp, natural green algae, and lean meat. Eating Chinese toon is advisable, but not excessive. Avoid: Avoid overeating and reduce the intake of high protein and calorie foods. People with wind cold and wet arthralgia should avoid cold and cold food such as celery, raw cucumber, persimmon, persimmon, watermelon, crab, snail, kelp, etc., and people with hot arthralgia should avoid hot and warm things such as pepper, cinnamon, pepper, Chinese prickly ash, ginger, onion white, Baijiu, etc. Eating at the right time is the highest level of diet. When the grain rain arrives, recommend a few dishes to make for Portuguese vermicelli. Fried Eggs with Chinese Toon 1. First, finely chop the blanched Chinese toon and place it with the egg. Add an appropriate amount of salt and mix well. 2. Heat the wok and cool the oil. When the oil temperature is 60% hot, pour in the egg mixture. While the egg mixture solidifies, use a spatula to stir it up. Once the egg mixture has completely solidified, immediately remove from the wok. This way, the eggs are tender and delicious. bean curd and toon buds salad 1. Fresh Chinese toons should be simmered in boiling water to remove the astringency. Marinated dried Chinese toons should be soaked in water for a while before the salt is removed. 2. Tofu also needs to be simmered in boiling water to remove the astringency. 3. Take a large bowl and first place the main ingredients, then add an appropriate amount of refined salt and monosodium glutamate, mix well, and finally add sesame oil. white fungus soup Straw mushroom tofu soup Stir fried soybean sprouts