In two days, the End of Heat (Chushu) solar term will be over, and we will welcome the White Dew (Bailu) solar term. The arrival of the White Dew solar term means that the temperature will drop very quickly, with large temperature differences, making us vulnerable to viral attacks. So, are you ready with your diet? Let me tell you what to eat during the White Dew season.
Six Fruits to Eat More of During White Dew
1. Autumn Pear
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, pears can promote the production of body fluids to quench thirst, relieve coughs and reduce phlegm, clear heat and reduce fire, nourish the blood, and moisten the lungs to relieve dryness. The rich water content in autumn pears is just what the skin needs.
2. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are warm in nature and sweet in taste, with the effects of stimulating the appetite, regulating qi, quenching thirst, and moistening the lungs. However, people with a constitution of yin deficiency and excessive internal heat should not eat too many.
3. Grapes
Grapes are not only nutritious and versatile but also beautiful in color, fragrant in aroma, and delicious in taste, making them an excellent fruit. They can be eaten fresh or processed into various products such as wine, grape juice, and raisins. Moreover, their fruit, roots, and leaves can all be used in medicine—the whole plant is a treasure.
4. Pomegranate
The plump, juicy pomegranate is particularly beloved, with its sweet and sour taste being quite pleasant. It is warm in nature and has the effect of promoting the production of body fluids and relieving vexation and thirst. For those with insufficient body fluids, a dry throat, and unrelenting thirst, pomegranate can be an excellent food remedy. Pomegranate juice, or a decoction made from it, can clear heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, and kill parasites and stop diarrhea.
5. Pomelo
Pomelo is not only highly nutritious but also has the effects of strengthening the stomach, moistening the lungs, nourishing the blood, clearing the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. It can promote wound healing and has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on diseases like sepsis. Additionally, pomelo can reduce blood viscosity, playing a good preventive role in cerebrovascular diseases. Fresh pomelo flesh, containing components similar to insulin, is an ideal food for diabetic patients.
6. Apple
Apples are rich in pectin, cellulose, vitamin C, and many other substances. They have many uses; not only can they be eaten, but apple slices can also be applied to the face for skin benefits. They also have a very good effect on lowering blood lipids.
Four Vegetables to Eat More of During White Dew
1. Lily Bulb
Lily bulb is sweet and slightly cold in nature, and it affects the heart and lung meridians. It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the mind, relieving thirst, stopping coughs and bleeding, and stimulating the appetite and calming the spirit. It is suitable for symptoms such as chronic cough due to yin deficiency, palpitations, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and mental confusion.
2. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum can expel wind and calm the liver, clear the mind and relieve vexation, eliminate dryness and moisten the throat, promote the production of body fluids and improve eyesight, and counteract alcohol toxicity. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on colds and headaches. In the autumn, the elderly can drink chrysanthemum tea in moderation to achieve the purpose of reducing internal heat and moistening the lungs.
3. Jujube
Jujube has the effects of calming the mind, improving intelligence and brain function, enhancing appetite, removing fishy smells, anti-allergy, and boosting immunity. It can also help prevent and treat high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and anemia, making it an excellent nourishing food for the elderly in autumn.
4. Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is rated as the best food on the dining table. It has the effects of preventing cancer, preventing constipation, and aiding in weight loss. Regular consumption of sweet potatoes can prolong life.