芒种到：关于芒种的7个小常识 7 things you must know about Grain in Ear

Have light food 轻食养生

Do not eat greasy or strongly flavored food during Grain in Ear, that's the healthcare advice given more than a thousand years ago by Chinese pharmaceutical expert Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty (AD618-907).

芒种期间不要吃油腻或重口味的食物，这是中国唐代医药学家孙思邈在一千多年前提出的养生建议。

Generally, vegetables and coarse grains that work in lowering blood pressure and blood fat should be the first choice. During this season, people are encouraged to consume less lamb, pork, hot peppers, onions and ginger if they are frequently feeling thirsty and tired.

通常来说，能够降低血压血脂的蔬菜和糙米应该是芒种期间首选的食物。在芒种时节，如果经常感到口渴乏力，就应少吃羊肉、猪肉、辣椒、洋葱和姜。