Autumn doesn't make you as thirsty as summer, so in a rush, people often forget to drink water, which can easily lead to physical discomfort. Therefore, in the fall, be sure not to wait until you're thirsty or even have a dry throat before you remember to drink water.
The best time to drink water is upon waking in the morning. A glass of water then can improve the body's state of relative dehydration after a night's sleep and dilute the blood concentration. This method is especially beneficial for those with high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and constipation.
At the same time, pay attention to drinking water at regular intervals. A person needs at least 2000 ml of water per day, which can be consumed in 4 to 7 sittings. Throughout the day, in addition to the water from three meals, it's also recommended to consume 300 to 500 ml of water at other times, such as after waking up, around 10 AM, around 3 PM, and before bedtime.
In addition to drinking plain water, it's best to drink more tea. Tea has always been regarded as a drink that promotes longevity and has effects like a "magical elixir." Both black and green tea are fine. It's advisable for the elderly to drink black tea; women and children should drink light green tea; post-operative patients should drink high-quality green tea; those with constipation can drink a little light green tea; people with stomach problems are best suited for black tea; manual laborers should drink strong green tea; and for mental workers, drinking some high-quality green tea can help sharpen the mind.
In late autumn, you can choose soups like radish soup, lily and red date soup, or tofu and vegetable soup. When the weather turns cold in late autumn and early winter, a hot pot of beef or mutton with radish, or Chinese cabbage and tofu with pork ribs, is an excellent choice.