Traditional Chinese medicine believes that after the beginning of autumn, the yang energy gradually declines, while the yin energy gradually increases. Our body’s physiological activities also adapt to the changes in the natural environment. With the internalized yang energy, the body is prone to fatigue and weakness. Therefore, it is important to pay special attention to health care after the beginning of autumn. So, how should we take care of our health?
Healthcare after the beginning of autumn: These 2 meats and 3 vegetables should be consumed more to help you stay away from chronic illnesses in autumn, don’t miss out!
1. Duck Meat
Duck meat has a cold nature and is especially suitable for those with excessive body heat. Therefore, eating duck meat is a good choice for moisturizing in autumn. Especially for the elderly, consuming more duck meat can be very helpful for insomnia. “Compendium of Materia Medica” also records that duck meat “nourishes the bone marrow, develops muscles, promotes fluid production and nourishes the five viscera,” which can replenish deficiency, promote fluid production, facilitate urination, reduce swelling, and is suitable for symptoms caused by yin deficiency and internal heat such as low fever, constipation, poor appetite, thick sputum, and dry cough.
However, it is important to note that from a health perspective, to avoid excessive oil and salt when cooking duck, the best method is to boil soup, which can better nourish yin, clear heat, and moisturize the lungs.
2. Crab
“Autumn winds bring itchy crab feet.” Whenever autumn arrives, it’s also the season to eat crabs. Crabs contain a large amount of protein, mainly high-quality protein, and these high-quality proteins also contain amino acids, which can enhance lymphocyte immunity, promote wound healing, and have an anti-infective effect, which is very helpful in preventing minor illnesses in autumn.
3. Chinese Yam
Autumn is a season of many tasks, with irregular lifestyles and diets, coupled with the dryness of autumn, the body may develop some minor problems. Chinese yam contains substances such as amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial for the digestive and absorptive functions of the spleen and stomach. It is a food-medicinal that equally tonifies the spleen and stomach. More importantly, Chinese yam contains saponins and mucilage, which have a lubricating and moisturizing effect, can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, and are especially suitable for consumption in autumn.
4. Tremella Mushroom
Tremella is known as the “queen of fungi.” Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs, invigorating the blood and strengthening the stomach, invigorating the brain and refreshing the mind, and beautifying the skin. Modern research has also found that tremella contains rich tremella polysaccharides. Consuming tremella can allow water to adhere to mucous tissues for an extended period, maintaining the moisture of the mucosa, and increasing water content in stools to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. So, eating tremella in autumn has many benefits for the body.
5. Lotus Root
Autumn is the season for lotus root to be available in the market. There is a saying, “Lotus and lotus root are treasures, and lotus root is the most nourishing in autumn.” Eating lotus root in autumn can effectively nourish yin, clear heat, moisturize dryness, relieve thirst, and calm the mind. Ancient people often mix fresh lotus root juice, fresh pear juice, fresh water caltrop juice, sugarcane juice, etc., for the treatment of symptoms of heat-related thirst, dryness, restlessness, and difficulty in resolving. Indeed, lotus root juice is very effective for chronic pharyngitis with dry throat, a little bloody sputum, hoarseness, and other symptoms. In the dry season of autumn, many people may feel dry throat, dry skin, or constipation. Drinking fresh lotus root juice can help alleviate these problems.
That’s all I have to share with you today, hoping it can be helpful to you and feel free to share other foods suitable for autumn consumption in the comments section. Share a rose and leave its lovely scent, thank you~
References:
Deng Yuxia. Autumn in the world of mortals – A comprehensive study of autumn health care foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care
Yuan Chao. Autumn health care dietary regulation. Oriental Diet Therapy and Health Care
Wang Changsong. Autumn health care relies on ‘receiving.’ Family Medicine: Happy Health Care
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