Women with a cold body often experience symptoms such as cold hands and feet, body coldness, and painful periods. To improve these symptoms, it is important to make changes in various aspects of life, and diet is the most effective method. So how can women with a cold body regulate their condition? Below, I will introduce the dietary do's and don'ts for women with a cold body.
[Do's]
1. Ginger
When we talk about ginger here, we don't mean eating it raw. Eating raw ginger may not be appetizing for many people. What we mean is buying fresh ginger when shopping. Ginger itself has a warming effect and is beneficial for women with a cold body. In the hot summer, saliva and gastric secretion decrease, which affects appetite. Eating a few slices of ginger before meals can stimulate the secretion of saliva, gastric juice, and digestive juice, increase gastrointestinal motility, and improve appetite. That's why people often say "eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer" and "if the food is not fragrant, eat ginger".
2. Walnut kernels
Many people may not know that walnut kernels have this effect, but it has been proven to be effective in relieving coldness in women. In addition, walnut kernels contain a lot of protein and essential unsaturated fatty acids for human nutrition. These components are important substances for the metabolism of brain tissue cells and can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.
3. Red dates
Dates have been used as medicinal herbs for a long time, and they have been recorded in various medical books. The understanding of its health benefits has been deepened. Dates are still regarded as important nourishing foods. Li Shizhen said in his book "Compendium of Materia Medica": dates have a sweet taste and a warm nature, which can nourish the middle, replenish qi, nourish blood, and generate fluids. They are used to treat diseases such as "weak spleen, poor appetite, loose stools, and deficient qi and blood". Eating dates regularly can treat physical weakness, neurasthenia, poor digestion, poor appetite, cough due to fatigue, anemia, and emaciation. It also has outstanding liver protection and anti-cancer functions. There is a saying that "eating three dates a day keeps you looking young even at the age of one hundred".
4. Beef and mutton
In nutrition, meat is generally divided into white meat and red meat. Generally speaking, red meat has a higher iron content, which is beneficial for blood supplementation and can help promote blood circulation and effectively warm the body. In addition, red meat also contains abundant protein, zinc, niacin, vitamin B12, thiamine, riboflavin, and phosphorus. The vitamins in red meat can promote growth and development without raising cholesterol levels. Among red meats, mutton and beef are recommended. One reason is that these two ingredients are more commonly used, and the other is that they have a better warming effect.
[Don'ts]
1. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum tea is very popular in summer because it can reduce internal heat. But did you know that it is not suitable for people with a cold constitution, especially women who still experience cold hands and feet in the hot summer? They should stay away from chrysanthemum, as it can worsen their discomfort.
2. Cassia seed
Women with a cold constitution who consume drinks made from cassia seeds may experience symptoms such as diarrhea and coldness, especially for those with a weak and overweight body constitution. They should never consume cassia seeds as it may worsen their digestion problems, not only failing to break down fat but also prolonging the time food stays in the body.
3. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is considered an all-around beauty product, from moisturizing and sun protection, to spot removal and wrinkle reduction, to nourishing and keeping the skin soft and shiny, even preventing aging and hair care. However, aloe vera also contains certain toxins. It has been reported that consuming 9 to 15 grams of aloe vera may cause poisoning, leading to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea. Some people even use raw aloe vera as a main dish, which experts find terrifying. This is because aloe vera has a cold and bitter taste and has a purging effect. It can even be used to treat burns, indicating its deep cooling nature. People with a cold constitution should use it with caution. Whether eaten raw or cooked with warm nourishing foods, a daily intake of 5 grams is generally sufficient, and remember to peel it before eating.
