Autumn health preservation must follow the principle of "nourishing and收敛," where dietary health should center on moistening dryness and replenishing Qi, with the main focus on strengthening the spleen, nourishing the liver, and clearing the lungs. The general approach is to use clear, moistening, sweet, and sour foods, with careful attention to balancing cold and cool properties. The following are several methods for autumn dietary health preservation.
Fruit-based Health Preservation Method The autumn climate is often dry, which can cause dryness and discomfort in the nose and throat. At this time, eating fruits that promote fluid production, quench thirst, moisten the throat, and relieve dryness can bring an immediate sense of refreshment and comfort.
Seaweed — Seaweed is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Nori, in particular, is rich in soluble fucoidan, which can protect the body from radiation damage.
Ginger — Ginger can boost the human immune system, relieve coughs, reduce fever, alleviate pain, and effectively inhibit diseases. Ginger is a good antitoxic substance that can kill bacteria and resist mold, making it an effective food for treating colds and influenza.
Fruit — Autumn pears are an excellent autumn fruit with a good therapeutic effect for relieving coughs and dryness.
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Garlic and Onions — Garlic and onions can refresh the spirit and enhance the body's immunity. Garlic has the function of lowering cholesterol, and regular consumption of garlic and onions can also help keep the respiratory system clear.
Fruits with health-preserving and medicinal properties this season include pears and sugarcane. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that pears have functions such as promoting fluid production to quench thirst, relieving coughs and resolving phlegm, clearing heat and reducing fire, nourishing blood and generating muscle, and moistening the lungs to relieve dryness. They are most suitable for people with fevers and internal heat during winter and spring. They are particularly appropriate for lung-heat coughs, pediatric wind-heat, dry throat and sore throat, and constipation. Pears also have the effects of lowering blood pressure and clearing heat and calming the mind.