What to Eat During the Winter Solstice

Today marks the fourth solar term of winter, "Winter Solstice," which signifies the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the Winter Solstice, we will enter the coldest phase of the year. During this time, it is beneficial to consume dishes made from the following vegetables:

The food-sharing foundation held a food recovery experience event in Ma On Shan this past Monday, featuring a little volunteer! The little volunteer, along with their grandmother, followed the recovery team to Lee On Market and Yat Yat Food Good Market to collect leftover food from that evening.

In November, despite the sudden drop in temperatures and occasional rain, volunteers have been actively working on the streets to prevent food waste and help those in need. They venture out every night, braving the cold winds to distribute food. The initiative calls for more volunteers to join in this effort, emphasizing that every contribution counts towards sustaining their actions.

In November, volunteers conducted food recovery and sharing activities across ten areas: Tai Wai, Ma On Shan, Fo Tan, Tai Po, Fanling, Tseung Kwan O, Yuen Long, To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom, and Causeway Bay. They collected a total of 5,519 pieces of bread and 295 lunch boxes, weighing 856.86 kilograms, benefiting 4,004 individuals.

"Major Snow" is the third solar term of winter, signifying that we have officially entered the coldest period of the season. The days will be shorter, and temperatures will drop even further. In addition to keeping the head and feet warm as mentioned during the "Beginning of Winter," it is also crucial to keep the neck and back warm after Major Snow. It is advisable to avoid staying up late and to maintain a routine of moderate exercise, such as walking, jogging, or yoga. Regarding diet, it is recommended to consume warming foods that nourish the kidneys while reducing salty food intake.

During the wonderful holiday of Christmas, we often gather around delicious food, enjoying festive dishes while also recognizing the importance of not wasting food.

There are many foods to savor during Christmas, such as turkey, vegetable salads, cakes, and cookies. To avoid food waste, we can adopt some simple practices:

Last night (2/12), led by their teacher, 13 students from Po Leung Kuk Lee Shing Pik College in Tsuen Wan, together with recycling personnel, experienced food recovery and sharing at Tai Wai Market. The students worked very hard, assisting the recycling personnel in collecting and carrying heavy vegetables, pushing trolleys up and down slopes, weighing, sorting, registering distribution tickets, sharing food with the elderly, and even cleaning utensils. The students deeply felt the惜"pity of discarding vegetables that were clearly still fresh" and were grateful for the vendors' generous donations, which prevented the food from being wasted. They also interacted with the merchants and beneficiaries, making everyone feel especially heart-warming. Last night, they collectively recycled 598 kilograms of food, contributing to the environment and the beneficiaries!