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Basic Introduction to Lupanshui Buckwheat TeaLupanshui Buckwheat Tea is a specialty product of Lupanshui City, Guizhou Province. It is made by selecting high-quality buckwheat grown in the high-altitude regions of Lupanshui and refining it through continuous improvement of traditional processing techniques, resulting in a healthful beverage for infusion. The processing technology and method of consumption share similarities with tea production but differ from traditional green tea, black tea, flower tea, dark tea, white tea, etc. Strictly speaking, it is a type of roasted grain tea with a yellow to deep brown color, a strong wheat aroma mixed with a hint of roasting, and the infused buckwheat grains can be chewed and eaten.Buckwheat is one of the few crops that can be used both medicinally and as food. According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," buckwheat tastes bitter, has a neutral and slightly cold nature, strengthens the stomach and intestines, benefits energy and strength, revitalizes the spirit, improves vision, refines impurities in the five organs; in "Thousand Gold Prescriptions," "Dictionary of Chinese Medicine," and related literature, there are records stating that it can calm the mind, invigorate blood and qi, relieve gas and widen the bowels, clear heat and swellings, eliminate stagnation,…

Basic Introduction to Xuanhua Milk GrapesXuanhua Milk Grapes belong to the Oriental group of Eurasian varieties and are one of China’s oldest high-quality grape varieties. They are distributed across northwest and north China, with primary growing regions in the Turpan Basin of Xinjiang and in Xuanhua and Huailai of Hebei Province, where Xuanhua accounts for over 85% of the total cultivation area. The cultivation history of Xuanhua Milk Grapes is long, and their quality is excellent, making them one of the most famous fresh-eating varieties in Northern China. Nutritional ValueAccording to analysis, grape berries contain about 15% to 30% sugars (primarily glucose, fructose, and pentose), various organic acids (malic acid, tartaric acid, as well as small amounts of citric acid, succinic acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid, salicylic acid, etc.), minerals, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, lecithin, and more. In particular, modern medicine has discovered that the skin and seeds of grapes contain resveratrol, an antioxidant with positive preventive and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases. Eating more grapes, drinking grape juice, and moderate consumption of wine are beneficial to human health. Postpartum women can eat grapes or drink some wine…

Mencius once said, "A gentleman stays far from the kitchen," implying that appreciating fine cuisine is an elegant pursuit, while cooking it might diminish one's dignity. Su Dongpo, however, didn't care about such distinctions. Not only did he love eating, but he also enjoyed cooking and created many famous dishes that are still popular today. As with his poetry and writings, his culinary creations have become widely loved. Among them, the most famous is undoubtedly Dongpo Pork. Today, we will introduce to you the home-style method of making Dongpo Pork.The Origin of Dongpo PorkBefore delving into the home-style method of making Dongpo Pork, let's explore its origins. According to legend, Dongpo Pork was created by Su Dongpo during his exile in Hangzhou when he was living in poverty. He adapted a previous recipe, adding wine to the braised pork and slowly simmering it over low heat. This dish, now a world-renowned delicacy, originated in Huangzhou and later became popular in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. It has since evolved into a national culinary treasure. In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions today, every lunar New Year's Eve, families prepare Dongpo Pork as part of their celebrations.Detailed Home-Style Method for Authentic Dongpo PorkIngredientsMain…

TCM recommends getting one more hour of sleep, drinking more water and eating moistening foods to maintain health and keep your body's energy in sync with cosmic energy.Chu Shu on the Chinese lunar calendar usually falls around August 23. Temperatures usually remain high for around 18 days before it starts to cool off south of the Yangtze River, according to Qing Jia Lu by Gu Tieqing in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The book describes the culture and customs in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, and nearby areas.At this time of year, the yang energy in the universe begins to descend from its peak while yin energy starts to grow. Accordingly, the yang energy in the human body also starts to decline. Thus, at least another hour of sleep is recommended.Though ancient Chinese wisdom calls for taking a nap whenever you feel sleepy after Chu Shu, in these times it's not possible to just nod off when you feel like it. A nap of up to an hour at midday is recommended, if you can manage.Getting good quality sleep at zi (11pm-1am) and wu (11am-1pm) is important for health.The yin and yang energy in the human body will shift along with energy changes in the…

Basic Introduction to Luding WalnutsWalnut — the Luding walnut, has a long history. They are produced in high mountains, semi-high mountains, and low mountains, with almost every household in the countryside having walnut trees. The Luding walnuts from low mountains are considered superior for their high oil content and large kernels. Walnuts have the effect of darkening hair and enhancing beauty; long-term consumption can help improve intelligence. Nutritional ValueThe walnut is rich in vitamins B and E, which can prevent cellular aging, nourish the brain, enhance memory, and delay senility. It contains unique vitamin components that do not increase cholesterol levels but can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines, making it suitable for patients with arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Walnut kernels contain abundant vitamin E and linoleic acid, ideal skin beautifiers. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin and darken hair. When feeling fatigued, chewing some walnut kernels can help alleviate fatigue and stress. Walnuts can also tonify the kidneys, solidify essence, moisten the intestines, relieve constipation, and strengthen the body. History and FolkloreHollowed-out walnut carving is a type of openwork carving where folk artists ingeniously utilize the texture on plant nutshells to carve vivid and interesting…

Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes. Along with other benefits, following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, in your target range. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and diabetes medicine, if you take any. What you choose to eat, how much you eat, and when you eat are all important in keeping your blood glucose level in the range that your health care team recommends.Becoming more active and making changes in what you eat and drink can seem challenging at first. You may find it easier to start with small changes and get help from your family, friends, and health care team.Eating well and being physically active most days of the week can help youkeep your blood glucose level, blood pressure, and cholesterol in your target rangeslose weight or stay at a healthy weightprevent or delay diabetes problemsfeel good and have more energyWhat foods can I eat if I have diabetes?You may worry that having diabetes means going without foods you enjoy. The good news is that you can still…

"Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer" is a popular folk saying about health preservation. The method of using ginger for food therapy and health care has been around for a long time. As early as the Spring and Autumn period, "The Analects of Confucius" mentions "Never omit ginger from your meals," recording Confucius' dietary habit of having ginger with every meal. In the sweltering heat of summer, let's talk about why we should eat ginger in summer, how to eat it correctly, and whether everyone is suitable for eating ginger in summer. Why Eat Ginger in Summer The traditional practice of eating ginger in summer has a certain meaning and rationale behind it. Ancient people used analogical thinking to understand things. "The Book of Changes" states: "Therefore, 'Changes' is about images; and by images, it means likenesses." Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) shares the same way of thinking as "The Book of Changes," so here we use "images" to explain the characteristics of summer. In the Eight Trigrams, the Li trigram (☲), which corresponds to fire in the Five Elements theory, is associated with the south in direction and summer in time. The image of the Li trigram, with…