What traditional foods should we eat during the Rain Water solar term and what are the customs?

What traditional foods should we eat during the Rain Water solar term and what are the customs?
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What traditional foods are eaten during the Rain Water solar term?

The Rain Water solar term reflects climate change. There are relatively few customs and no special foods.
During the Rain Water solar term, there is a custom of sending "canned meat" to the father-in-law and mother-in-law. That is, pig's feet, snow mountain soybeans and kelp are stewed in a casserole, and the mouth of the jar is sealed with red paper and red rope. It is sent to the father-in-law and mother-in-law to express gratitude and respect for their hard work in raising their daughter.
In addition, some seasonal ingredients can be eaten during the Rain Water solar term, such as:
1. Toona sinensis
Toona sinensis is a seasonal vegetable that is only available during the rainy season, so some places have the custom of eating toona sinensis in early March. Fresh toona sinensis is picked from the branches, washed and chopped, and can be used to fry eggs or made into toon pancakes, which taste very delicious.
2. Spring Bamboo Shoots
The Rain Water solar term is also when spring bamboo shoots first come onto the market. Fresh and tender spring bamboo shoots emerge from the ground. After picking them, they taste very delicious whether they are used to make soup or stir-fry, so there is also a custom of eating spring bamboo shoots during the traditional Rain Water solar term.

What are the dietary requirements during the Rain Water solar term?

1. Reduce acidity and increase sweetness
The dietary principle for spring diet and health care is "During the 72 days of spring, reduce sour food and increase sweet food to nourish the spleen". You should pay attention to eating less sour food and more sweet food to regulate the spleen and stomach.
2. Eat warm food and avoid cold food
During the Rain Water solar term, you should eat less warm foods such as mutton and dog meat, because the Rain Water solar term is suitable for regulating the spleen and stomach, so you should eat more warm foods to regulate the spleen and stomach.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables
It is windy during rainy season, and it is colder in the morning and evening. The wind evil gradually increases, and phenomena such as dry skin, mouth and tongue, and chapped lips often occur. Therefore, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to replenish the body's water.

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