The weather is getting colder day by day, and when the seasons change, many people around me are catching colds.
For expectant mothers, this season requires more caution.
During pregnancy, the body's physical condition is relatively special, and the resistance will change to a certain extent. Once the body is exposed to cold air, it is easy for the cold to come to your door.
My nose feels blocked, clear nasal mucus flows out, I sneeze, I feel afraid of cold, and it is also accompanied by a slight cough, which makes me feel listless.
At this time, the most troublesome thing is that many cold medicines cannot be taken casually for fear of affecting the baby.
In fact, there is no need to be overly anxious. Several common ingredients in the kitchen can be of great help when paired properly.
Use some milder dietary treatments to relieve discomfort, and it is very safe. It can be called the most considerate "family doctor" for expectant mothers in this season.
Ginger has many uses, warming the body and dispelling cold
When it comes to dealing with colds and colds, the first thing that comes to mind is ginger .
It is mild in nature and has the effects of sweating, relieving the surface, warming the lungs and relieving coughs.
When you notice that your body is feeling chilly, accompanied by headaches and nasal congestion, drinking a bowl of hot ginger tea can help your body drive away the cold air.
You must remember to drink it while it is hot, and then close the quilt and cover it for a while. If some slight sweat stains appear, you will become much lighter immediately.
Take the classic orange peel and ginger tea as an example. Prepare 10 grams each of ginger and dried orange peel, add water and boil them together. After cooking, add one or two spoons of brown sugar for seasoning. This tea has a warm taste and makes you feel very comfortable.
If you feel your nose is severely blocked, you can try ginger garlic tea .
Fifteen grams of garlic, cut into slices, fifteen grams of ginger, cut into slices, put them in a bowl of water and cook until only half the bowl is left, also add some brown sugar.
Garlic itself has a good bactericidal effect, and combined with ginger, it is very effective in dealing with the initial stage of colds.
There is a ginger candy drink that is simpler. Take 15 grams of ginger slices, mix with three sections of scallions, add 50 grams of water, wait until it boils and add brown sugar.
These are all very quick to make and you can cook them at any time if you have the ingredients at home.
A pot of hot chicken soup really helps relieve nasal congestion
Many families have the habit of stewing chicken soup, which actually has its own tricks for treating colds.
Through research, it has been found that steaming chicken soup can help relieve annoying symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose caused by colds, and it has a very good auxiliary effect in clearing viruses from the respiratory tract.
In addition, chicken soup is rich in nutrients and has a significant effect on strengthening the body's resistance. In normal times, if you drink more, it can also help prevent colds.
The method is also very homely. Choose a tender chicken, clean it, put it in a pot, add water and simmer slowly.
When the chicken is soft and the color of the soup turns golden, add a little pepper, a few slices of ginger, and a little green onion for seasoning.
Don't put too much oil and salt, it will be better if it is lighter.
After swallowing, the entire breathing passage will feel smoother and the body will feel warmer. It is especially suitable for expectant mothers who have little appetite when they are sick.
Light green onion and white porridge, nourishing weak intestines and stomach
During a cold, people's digestive function will weaken, and their appetite will naturally decrease.
If you eat too greasy at this time, it will increase the burden on the body.
Why not cook a pot of something light? Green onion porridge Come and drink.
The porridge water itself is easy to absorb and can warm the intestines and stomach.
Prepare 50 grams of japonica rice, which is what we usually call rice. Then select two or three scallions, only the root section, and cut it into small sections.
Wash the rice, add water and cook it into porridge. When the porridge is almost ready, add the chopped scallions, then cook for a few minutes, and finally add a little sugar for seasoning.
Scallions have the effect of sweating and relieving the skin. It is paired with rice porridge, which is both mild and can help relieve cold symptoms.
Drink a bowl of it warmly, your body will sweat slightly and your stomach will feel very comfortable, which is especially helpful for recovering your physical strength.
Carrot and cabbage soup, no doctor’s prescription required
The old saying goes, "If you drink radish and cabbage soup often, you don't need a doctor to prescribe it." This is very true.
Among the household vegetables, there are white radish and cabbage. When a cold begins, the effect of using these two to make soup is quite ideal.
For example, you can choose 250 grams of cabbage hearts, add 60 grams of white radish, and add water to cook together. After cooking, add some brown sugar, eat the vegetables and drink the cooked soup.
Or take three slices of cabbage root, wash them and cut them into slices, then add seven green onion roots and use them to make soup. Add sugar and drink it while it is warm. It is particularly effective in dealing with cold sensitivity and headaches that occur in the early stages of colds and colds.
Just cooking radish soup is quite simple. Cut 150 grams of white radish into slices, add 900 ml of water, and cook until 600 ml remains. Then add 5 grams of sugar and drink one cup first, and then drink another cup after half an hour.
There is a different way to eat it, called rice vinegar radish dish. Wash 250 grams of radish and cut it into slices, soak it in rice vinegar for an hour, and then eat it as a side dish.
Vinegar has an astringent effect, and when paired with radish, it can relieve throat discomfort caused by colds.
Eggs meet ginger juice, a trick to relieve coughs
Colds and colds are occasionally accompanied by coughing symptoms, especially at night. The coughing can be so severe that it affects the quality of sleep and makes people feel very uncomfortable.
Here is a very gentle method that you can try Egg ginger water .
Place an egg in a bowl, beat with chopsticks until even, then add some white sugar and a few drops of ginger juice.
Pour it down with half a cup of boiling water and stir while it is brewing, and it will look like egg drop soup.
Drinking it two to three times a day is very helpful in relieving coughs caused by colds.
It is very fast to do it this way, and the required materials are available in every household. When a cough occurs at night, you can brew a cup yourself without bothering others.
Patchouli and winter melon peel porridge to deal with special summer colds
The weather is cold now, but sometimes there is a large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, or someone has a different physical constitution, so there is also a case of a cold with moisture, making the body feel heavy and lack of energy.
If this is the case, you can try Japonica Rice Porridge with Patchouli and Winter Melon Skin .
Prepare 10 grams Patchouli , 60 grams Winter melon peel and 60 grams Japonica rice .
First, add water to boil the patchouli and winter melon peel to obtain the concoction. Then use the obtained concoction to cook japonica rice to make porridge, and finally add some sugar for seasoning.
Patchouli, which has a dampening and neutralizing effect, and winter melon rind, which has a diuretic effect. This porridge is good for regulating the gastrointestinal tract and eliminating moisture in the body. It is suitable for people who are top-heavy and have no appetite when they have a cold.
For expectant mothers, prevention of colds is more important than treatment during the cold season.
Keep warm, ensure adequate sleep, and try to have a balanced diet.
If you accidentally catch a cold, don’t panic. You can choose one or two of the simple and safe dietary remedies above to try according to your own symptoms.
They all use ingredients that are commonly seen in our kitchens. On the one hand, these ingredients can reduce the discomfort caused by colds, and on the other hand, they can also supplement nutrients for the body.
Of course, if the symptoms of a cold are relatively severe, or you have a high fever, you still need to go to the doctor in time and carry out treatment under the guidance of professionals. This is more responsible for yourself and your baby.
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