Nourishing Yin and saving up Yang

During the coldest period of the year, a person’s diet should always focus on nourishing Yin and saving up Yang. More bitter and less salty food is good for the heart and kidney, while food which is stodrift goldgy and raw or cold should not be eaten too much. Otherwise a person’s spleen and stomach could be damaged. One should not over indulging in dry, heated food. The flavor of the food can be a little thick and could contain a certain amount of lipid which can help people keep warm. Furthermore, people who eat more Kelly vegetables like carrots and spinach can become healthier. Because the major cold period butts up against the spring festival, it is common for families to prepare festive foods. At this time, people need to avoid eating too much or too little. At the same time, they can eat more food like yam roottera gold, hawkthorn and grapefruit. People can also drink more millet congee or congee which can strengthen the spleen and clear mositure to nurse their health.