What is raw and cold food
In traditional Chinese medicine and modern nutrition, "raw and cold food" is a common concept, which usually refers to food that is uncooked or has a lower temperature. This type of food may irritate the digestive system, especially for people with cold constitution or weak spleen and stomach. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to analyze in detail the definition, classification and precautions of raw and cold food.
1. Definition and characteristics of raw and cold food
Raw and cold food mainly include two categories:
| type | Features | Common examples |
|---|---|---|
| raw food | Not heat treated | Sashimi, salad, sashimi |
| cold food | temperature below body temperature | Ice cream, cold drinks, cold dishes |
In the hot topic of "Gastroenteritis High Incidence Period" on social media in the past 10 days, many experts in traditional Chinese medicine pointed out that excessive intake of raw and cold food is one of the main causes of digestive system diseases in summer.
2. Detailed list of raw and cold food classifications
| Category | Subclass | typical food | Nutritional characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Cold fruits | watermelon, pear, persimmon | High in water and sugar |
| refrigerated fruit | Chilled lychee, chilled mango | Low temperature retains more vitamins | |
| unripe fruit | Green banana, sour orange | High tannin content | |
| Vegetables | Eat raw vegetables | Raw cucumbers, tomatoes | Complete dietary fiber |
| cool vegetables | Bitter melon, winter melon | High moisture content | |
| Drinks and desserts | Iced milk tea, yogurt, smoothies | High sugar, high fat, low temperature |
According to the "Summer Diet Survey Report" released by a health platform in the past seven days, more than 62% of the respondents said they had experienced gastrointestinal discomfort due to eating raw and cold food.
3. Effects and precautions of raw and cold food
1.Effects on the digestive system:
• Inhibit digestive enzyme activity (activity decreases when the temperature is below 37°C)
• May cause intestinal cramps (especially on an empty stomach)
• Change the balance of intestinal flora (some cold chain foods may contain special microorganisms)
2.Suitable groups and taboos:
| Constitution type | Recommended intake | Risk warning |
|---|---|---|
| Yang deficiency constitution | Try to avoid | May worsen symptoms of chills |
| Damp and hot constitution | Eat in moderation | Pay attention to pairing with warm foods |
| healthy adult | ≤2 servings per day | Avoid eating on an empty stomach |
3.Notes during special periods:
• Women’s menstrual period: may aggravate dysmenorrhea (a health blogger’s content has been read over one million times in 7 days)
• Postoperative recovery period: affects wound healing (a recent hot topic in medical science)
• During a cold: the course of the disease may be prolonged (mentioned in interviews with traditional Chinese medicine experts)
4. Healthy Alternatives
1.Improved eating methods:
• Allow fruit to come to room temperature before eating
• Add warm seasonings such as ginger and garlic to cold dishes
• Change iced drinks to room temperature or warm drinks
2.Dietary therapy suggestions:
| Raw and cold food | Pair with ingredients | Principle of action |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi/Sashimi | ginger slices, mustard | Sterilize and warm stomach |
| iced coffee | cinnamon powder | Balance coldness |
| watermelon | pinch of salt | Neutralizes coolness |
The "Mild Summer Recipe" recently released by a food blogger received over 100,000 likes, which includes a variety of creative ways to improve raw and cold food.
Conclusion:
Only by understanding the characteristics of raw and cold food and making reasonable choices based on your personal constitution can you enjoy delicious food and stay healthy. It is recommended to consult a professional physician or nutritionist when necessary based on your own situation. Many recent food safety incidents have also reminded us that we need to pay more attention to the freshness of ingredients and hygienic handling of raw food.
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