When is the Beginning of Winter in 2018? What should we eat to maintain our health?

When is the Beginning of Winter in 2018? What should we eat to maintain our health?
The Beginning of Winter marks the official arrival of winter, when the grass and trees wither, insects hibernate, and all things are dormant. The Fortune Teller website has collected everything related to the ninth month of the lunar calendar in 2018. If you want to know, you can check it out!

When is the Beginning of Winter in 2018?

Beginning of Winter is the nineteenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar. It is determined based on the time when the sun reaches 225 degrees of the ecliptic longitude.
The Beginning of Winter is not only the time for harvest ceremonies and harvest banquets, but also the time when the cold wind blows. There are customary activities such as "October New Year", "Qin New Year's Day", "Cold Clothes Festival" and "Harvest Festival". At this time, in the north, it is the first month of winter when "water freezes and the ground begins to freeze", but in the south it is spring weather.
Beginning of winter in 2018:
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 19:30:46
Lunar calendar year of Wuxu, month of Guihai (September 30), day of Guimao 19:30:46

What should you eat to stay healthy during the Beginning of Winter?

1. After the beginning of winter , the weather is getting colder and colder. Some people with poor resistance or chronic stomach problems may begin to experience stomach discomfort, spleen and stomach disorders, etc. Chestnuts are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They enter the spleen, stomach, and meridians. They are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, multiple vitamins, fats, starch, and multiple trace elements. They have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the kidneys and body, and prolonging life. Therefore, chestnuts are an excellent food for tonic in the beginning of winter.
2. Lamb
"When the cold wind blows, the mutton smells delicious." Eating mutton at the Beginning of Winter is a custom in many places in the south. It is said that eating mutton at the Beginning of Winter will keep you warm throughout the winter. Although the statement is a bit exaggerated, there are indeed many benefits to eating mutton in winter. Lamb is hot and sweet in nature, rich in protein, B vitamins and minerals. It has the effects of nourishing yin and qi, replenishing the kidneys and blood, warming the middle and replenishing deficiency. Eating lamb in winter can promote blood circulation, help improve symptoms such as cold hands and feet, and is a good tonic for winter.
3. Yam is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is rich in nutrients and has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, relieving cough and moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys and improving essence. It has always been regarded by the people as a high-quality and inexpensive tonic. Regular consumption of yam can prevent cardiovascular disease, aid digestion, protect gastric mucosa, and improve cold hands and feet; in addition, yam is low in fat and calories and rich in crude fiber, so there is no need to worry about fat accumulation due to excessive intake.
4. White radish : There is a proverb that goes, "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you don't need a doctor to prescribe medicine." This sentence shows that eating radish in winter can bring many benefits to the human body, so it is also called "little ginseng" by the people. White radish is cool in nature, sweet and spicy in taste, has a high water content and a sweet taste. It is one of the hydrating foods in winter. At the same time, white radish is rich in dietary fiber, enzymes, vitamins, starch and various mineral elements. It has the effects of promoting salivation and quenching thirst, widening the intestines and ventilating, strengthening the stomach and digestion, and relieving cough and reducing phlegm. Eating white radish in winter can also relieve the symptoms of getting angry caused by eating too much meat.
5. After the beginning of winter comes the sweet potato harvest season. Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients, containing protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and crude fiber. They have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and tonifying deficiency. Eating a lot of fish and meat in winter puts a certain burden on the stomach and intestines. At this time, eating some sweet potatoes can promote gastrointestinal wall motility, help clear excess fat in the intestines, and play a role in regulating gastrointestinal function.
6. Duck meat is also a good tonic food in winter. Chinese medicine believes that duck meat is cool in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and has the effects of replenishing deficiency, nourishing yin and clearing heat, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and eliminating edema. It is especially suitable for people who cannot eat mutton or who are prone to getting angry. In addition, the protein content of duck meat is higher than that of pork, beef, and mutton, but the saturated fatty acid content is lower than that of livestock meat. At the same time, the fat in duck meat is evenly distributed and mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which is especially suitable for people who are worried about too much cholesterol in their bodies.
7. Black fungus: People with poor resistance are particularly prone to cold hands and feet in winter and are very afraid of cold. Such people need to consume more heat-producing foods. In addition to meat such as lamb, beef, and eggs, the cold-resistant effect of black fungus should not be underestimated. The protein content of black fungus is not lower than that of animal food, and the iron content is higher than animal liver and lean meat, so black fungus is also known as "meat among vegetarians". Regular consumption of black fungus can cleanse the intestines and detoxify, replenish blood and nourish the skin, and also prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

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