Today is the first solar term of winter, "Beginning of Winter," which signifies the start of the winter season. As we enter this period, temperatures drop sharply, and special attention should be paid to keeping the head and feet warm. If conditions allow, it is recommended to sleep early and wake up late, which is beneficial for conserving vital energy, and to avoid intense exercise as much as possible. Winter is a good time for nourishment, and the diet should focus on kidney tonification.

Here are some dishes made from seasonal vegetables:

1. Stir-fried broccoli with scallops
2. Tomato stew with red snapper
3. Stir-fried cabbage with beef strips

November Seasonal Crop Harvest Table

• Legumes

  • Green beans

• Root Vegetables

  • Sweet potato, cherry radish, white radish, red radish, green radish

• Leafy Vegetables

  • Broccoli, yellow cabbage, cabbage, choy sum, Shanghai bok choy, bok choy, corn, tang chai, kale, butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, oilseed lettuce, Italian lettuce, eggplant, goji berries, mustard greens, pea shoots, spinach, taro, tomatoes

• Gourd Vegetables

  • Buddha's hand, winter melon, pumpkin

• Herbs

  • Chives, cilantro, dill, ginger, lemon balm, lemongrass, mint, scallions, parsley, chili peppers

Shopping at an organic farmers' market is a direct way to support local organic production and reduce food mileage. Why not visit an organic farmers' market this weekend and choose the freshest, seasonal local organic foods?

Source for the seasonal crop harvest table: Low Carbon Living Center