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Today is the beginning of autumn, with warm sunshine and gentle breeze. Sister Li and her neighbors made arrangements for a hiking trip, but one of their friends couldn’t make it due to a sudden illness and had to be hospitalized. Therefore, Sister Li decided to visit this friend in the hospital.
Upon entering the ward, Sister Li overheard the doctor saying to her friend, “Eating steamed fruits is more beneficial to health, especially during the beginning of autumn, steaming grapefruits can help eliminate dampness.”
Surprised by this, Sister Li asked, “Doctor, are steamed fruits really more beneficial to health? I always thought steamed pears were the best.”
The doctor smiled and explained, “Indeed, steaming fruits has many benefits for health. It not only preserves the nutrients of the fruits but also enhances their medicinal properties. Especially grapefruits, eating them during the beginning of autumn helps in eliminating dampness.”
Sister Li became even more curious, “Why is steamed grapefruit better than steamed pear?”
The doctor continued, “Steamed pears do have the function of moistening the lungs and stopping cough, but during the beginning of autumn when the weather is damp and hot, it may lead to the accumulation of internal dampness. Grapefruits have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, invigorating the spleen, and eliminating dampness. Eating steamed grapefruits can better help in eliminating dampness.”
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Sister Li pondered, “Then how should I steam grapefruits?”
The doctor explained in detail, “It’s simple, wash the grapefruits, cut them into small pieces, put them in a steamer, and steam for 15-20 minutes. The steamed grapefruits will be softer in texture, sweeter in taste, and efficiently eliminate dampness.”
Sister Li nodded, indicating she would try it at home.
The doctor continued, “Apart from grapefruits, there are several other fruits suitable for steaming, such as apples, oranges, and tangerines. Steaming these fruits not only preserves their nutrients but also enhances their medicinal properties, benefiting the body in many ways.”
Sister Li smiled and said, “It seems steaming fruits is indeed a good approach.”
The doctor cited an example, “I had a patient, Aunt Wang, who usually had a poor appetite and a lot of internal dampness. I suggested she try steaming grapefruits, eating a small piece every day. After a month, her appetite improved, and the dampness reduced significantly.”
Sister Li listened attentively, “It seems steaming fruits really works.”
The doctor continued, “Yes, steaming fruits not only enhances their medicinal properties but also makes them easier to digest, especially suitable for the elderly and children. For instance, steaming apples helps relieve constipation, while steaming oranges benefits lung health and cough suppression.”
Sister Li nodded, expressing her intention to pay attention to these details in the future.
The doctor then added:
Sister Li nodded, “I used to enjoy consuming cold and raw foods, looks like I need to make some changes.”
The doctor continued:
Deeply benefited by the doctor’s advice, Sister Li promised to adjust her lifestyle and diet for better health.
Suddenly, Sister Li thought of a new question, “Doctor, are there any special considerations when storing fruits?”
The doctor smiled and said, “There are indeed considerations for fruit storage. It is recommended to place fruits in a cool and well-ventilated area, avoiding direct sunlight. Particularly for fruits prone to drying out like grapefruits, they can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and nutrition.”
Sister Li nodded, “It seems we also need to pay attention to fruit storage!”
The doctor added, “Health is not just about diet but also lifestyle habits and mindset. For example, maintaining a positive mindset, avoiding excessive stress and pressure, also significantly impacts the body’s immunity.”
Upon receiving the doctor’s advice, Sister Li felt greatly enlightened and decided to go back and make significant adjustments to her lifestyle and diet.
Sister Li suddenly raised a new question, “Doctor, if I don’t like grapefruits, are there other fruits that can be steamed to eliminate dampness?”
The doctor explained in detail, “If you don’t like grapefruits, you can also choose other fruits with dampness-eliminating effects. For example, steamed oranges and apples also have good effects. Oranges help moisten the lungs, suppress coughs, invigorate the spleen, and regulate qi. Steaming them enhances their medicinal properties. Apples aid in digestion, steamed to relieve constipation and warm the stomach.”
The doctor further added, “Additionally, you can include some Chinese herbs when steaming fruits, such as wolfberries and red dates. These ingredients can enhance the medicinal properties of fruits, providing better health benefits.”
Listening to the doctor’s advice, Sister Li expressed her intention to gradually adjust her diet and lifestyle to ensure good health. Through this discussion, she gained a deeper understanding of steaming fruits and healthy eating, reinforcing her determination to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Upon returning home, Sister Li immediately started practicing the doctor’s recommendations. She bought some fresh grapefruits, oranges, and apples, ready to try the new method of steaming fruits.
She washed the grapefruits, cut them into small pieces, and steamed them for 20 minutes. After steaming, she tasted a piece and found the steamed grapefruits to be softer in texture, sweeter in taste. Following the doctor’s advice, she decided to eat a small piece every day, looking forward to the dampness-eliminating effects.
A few days later, Sister Li felt a notable change in her body. Her appetite improved, and her once heavy body felt much lighter. Pleased with the results, she decided to share this effective method with her friends.
One day, while in the neighborhood, Sister Li met her neighbor Aunt Zhang and enthusiastically shared the benefits of steaming fruits, “Aunt Zhang, recently I heard from the doctor that steaming fruits is highly beneficial for health, especially during the beginning of autumn. Steaming grapefruits can help eliminate dampness, you can also give it a try.”
Curious, Aunt Zhang asked, “Is it really that magical? I always thought raw fruits were the best.”
Sister Li chuckled, “Yes, I thought the same before, but steamed fruits are not only easier to absorb nutrients but also enhance their medicinal properties, especially suitable for us older folks.”
Excited by this revelation, Aunt Zhang decided to try steaming fruits at home as well.
A few days later, when Aunt Zhang met Sister Li again, she excitedly exclaimed, “Sister Li, your method really works! I have been steaming and eating grapefruits and apples these days, and I feel much lighter and my appetite has improved.”
Sister Li was also delighted to hear this, “That’s great, we should exchange more health tips in the future and together maintain good health.”
Soon, more and more neighbors in the community began trying steaming fruits, and everyone’s health condition noticeably improved. Sister Li felt she had done something meaningful, helping many people.
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Author: Oasis
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References
[1] Wang, Mei. Eating Steamed Fruits Shows Remarkable Effects in Diet Therapy. Health Life, 2021, (01): 47-48.
