In spring, the body's metabolism is vigorous, making it prone to "spring dryness" reactions like irritability and internal heat. So how can we prevent "spring dryness"? Experts suggest that reducing internal heat starts with internal conditioning, and diet is key for spring health. So how can a spring diet prevent dryness?
Cooling Fruits and Vegetables for Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Since it's "internal heat," cooling vegetables or fruits are needed to reduce it, such as celery and pears. Celery can clear heat and detoxify, which is very beneficial for those with excessive liver heat and rough skin. It also contains a large amount of dietary fiber to stimulate intestinal peristalsis. Pears are a well-known fruit for reducing heat, and others like bitter melon, tomatoes, and bananas are also excellent choices for combating dryness in spring.
Water and Honey are Essential for Combating Dryness
In spring, the dry weather can easily dehydrate the body, so drinking plenty of water is a top priority. The *Compendium of Materia Medica* records that honey has effects like "clearing heat, detoxifying, and moistening dryness," and is a "wonderful remedy for a long and healthy life." Drinking a large glass of warm honey water upon waking is very helpful in alleviating "spring dryness."
Adequate Hydration and Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables
While "spring dryness" is closely related to dry air and low humidity, insufficient intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, leading to a decrease in the body's water, vitamins, and healthy fats, can also cause many "spring dryness" reactions. Therefore, it's especially important in spring to supplement with various vitamins, minerals, and deep-sea fish oil to prevent and treat annoying "heat-induced acne" and keep the skin hydrated.
Regular Diet to Reduce Heat and Moisten Dryness
It's particularly important to pay attention to your diet this season. Don't eat erratically (too hungry or too full), eat less greasy food like large amounts of meat and fish, and eat more vegetables, fruits, and tea. We especially recommend a chestnut and rock sugar porridge, a delicious and moisturizing spring delicacy: Take 50g of chestnuts and 100g of japonica rice. Chop the chestnuts and cook them with the rice in a pot with an appropriate amount of water. When the porridge becomes thick, add a suitable amount of rock sugar to taste.