Introduction: “Unknowingly, the early autumn nights grow longer, and the gentle breeze brings a touch of chill.” After the onset of autumn, one can clearly feel the mornings and evenings becoming cooler, the climate drier, and the body less sticky than in summer. As we enter autumn, we should adjust our dietary habits to help our bodies adapt more quickly to the season. For instance, after the arrival of autumn, we should eat fewer watermelons and cucumbers, as these fruits are cooling in nature and can easily upset the stomach if consumed in the autumn. Instead, we should eat more autumn fruits, since there is a saying: “In summer we eat melons, in autumn we eat fruits; eat fruits in autumn, and you won’t need medicine.” Autumn is the season for various fruits to ripen, and consuming them can help alleviate the dryness of autumn, nourish the lungs, and strengthen the spleen, allowing us to transition smoothly into the season.
Every year after the onset of autumn, I recommend that everyone eat these 5 “autumn fruits.” They not only taste great but also provide various nutrients to the body. In my family, we consume these 5 fruits quite often during autumn, which is a good dietary habit that keeps everyone healthy with fewer illnesses in the fall! Next, I will introduce these 5 fruits in detail.
First fruit: Fig
As autumn arrives, figs begin to ripen in abundance. Although figs have a unique taste, they are a must-eat fruit in autumn because they have the benefits of “nourishing the spleen and stomach, clearing heat and detoxifying, and moisturizing the lungs to relieve coughs.” People who regularly eat figs in autumn will noticeably have better health.
[Recommended Recipe]: Fig and Tremella Soup
[Ingredients]: 3-6 figs, 25 grams of tremella, rock sugar, red dates, and an appropriate amount of water.
[Method]: After rinsing the figs clean, cut them into small cubes. Soak the tremella for 15 minutes and rinse it clean. Then add the red dates, tremella, and an appropriate amount of water into a clay pot. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, and finally add the figs and rock sugar to the pot, continuing to simmer for another 10 minutes before serving.
Second fruit: Pear
There is a saying: “One pear moistens three autumns.” After entering autumn, you should eat 1-2 pears a day, as pears are particularly juicy. Eating more after the start of autumn can help moisten the lungs and alleviate dryness, especially for those prone to heat and constipation, who can benefit from eating more pears.
[Recommended Recipe]: Red Wine Poached Pears
[Ingredients]: 3-6 snow pears, 250 ml of red wine, water, and 50 grams of rock sugar.
[Method]: Peel the snow pears and cut them in half, then remove the seeds and rinse them clean. Next, place the pears, red wine, water, and rock sugar all into a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and continue to cook for 40 minutes before serving (alternatively, you can boil for 20 minutes and then turn off the heat, letting it steep for 1 hour before eating).
Third fruit: Peach
As the saying goes, “Autumn peaches are the most nourishing.” Many peaches begin to ripen naturally in autumn, and at this time, they are sweet and juicy, providing the best taste of the year. Eating 1 peach daily in autumn can promote saliva production and invigorate the blood, especially benefiting women with poor blood circulation, who can eat more peaches in autumn to nourish their bodies.
[Recommended Recipe]: Peach Jam
[Ingredients]: 5 pounds of peaches, rock sugar, and an appropriate amount of water.
[Method]:
Step 1: Soak the peaches in salt water for 4-5 minutes, then peel the skin off the peaches. Don’t discard the skins; set them aside in a bowl. Cut the peach flesh into small cubes for later use.
Step 2: Put the peaches and an appropriate amount of cold water into a pot. Once the water boils over high heat, continue to cook for another 3 minutes, then remove and discard the peach skins.
Step 3: Add the diced peaches and rock sugar to the pot, and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the peaches are soft. Turn off the heat and store the peach jam in a clean glass jar, where it can last at least 2 months without spoiling. Eating 2-3 tablespoons daily is particularly beneficial for health.
Fourth fruit: Lotus Seeds
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