After autumn begins, the air becomes dry, making it a season prone to autumn dryness syndrome. At the same time, autumn is also the season for harvest. During this time, a wide variety of seasonal fruits flood the market, becoming excellent helpers for us to effectively combat dryness. Let our fruit helpers take the stage.
1. Pear, known as the "King of Fruits"
The pear is sweet, fragrant, and juicy, with functions such as promoting the production of body fluids to quench thirst, relieving coughs and reducing phlegm, clearing heat and reducing fire, nourishing blood and promoting tissue regeneration, and moistening the lungs to relieve dryness. The sugars it contains, such as fructose and glucose, have effects on protecting the liver, aiding digestion, and stimulating appetite. Modern medical research suggests that pears can also lower blood pressure and have a calming effect. As the saying goes, autumn health preservation focuses on moistening the lungs, making the pear the top choice of fruit. However, because pears are inherently cold, people with a weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, or postpartum blood deficiency should not consume them in large quantities.
2. Grape, hailed as the "Fruit of God"
Grapes are beautiful in color, fragrant, and deliciously sweet and sour when eaten fresh, which whets the appetite and aids digestion. They are a beloved fruit. At the same time, from the skin and flesh to the seeds, grapes are packed with nutrients. Besides containing large amounts of glucose and fructose, they also include amino acids, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and various minerals. Among these, various polyphenolic compounds like proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins have excellent antioxidant properties, 18 times more potent than vitamin C. They protect the body from free radical damage that causes aging, maintain skin elasticity, and help repair collagen damaged by UV rays.
3. Jujube, known as the "King of Vitamins"
Red dates contain a variety of nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, organic acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, amino acids, and trace elements. If you often cook jujubes into congee or soup, it can promote blood production in the body, effectively prevent anemia, and make our skin more rosy and vibrant. At the same time, red dates are also affordable and of great value. We don't need to buy expensive supplements; skillfully using red dates can achieve health-preserving effects.
Many fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season during autumn, such as persimmons, sugarcane, pomegranates, and citrus, are rich in a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. They not only have the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, but also can treat lung-related diseases, making them the best foods for autumn health. Therefore, we should eat a variety of fruits in moderation. Let these fruit helpers help us say "bye" to autumn dryness!