1. Eat more light meals rich in plant protein and vitamins, and fresh vegetables.
During the Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) period, the weather becomes noticeably warmer. The diet should be light, mild, and refreshing, in line with the nature of the liver to support the spleen, promoting harmony among the five organs. It is advisable to eat more light meals rich in plant protein and vitamins, and fresh vegetables, such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, milk, duck blood, aloe, water radish, bitter melon, Malabar spinach, rapeseed, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and tremella.
2. Eat more pears
During the Jingzhe season, the weather is changeable—sometimes warm and sometimes cold—and tends to be dry, which can easily lead to a dry mouth and throat, as well as coughs from external factors. Raw pears are cool in nature and sweet in taste, with the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, nourishing yin, and clearing heat. There is a common custom of eating pears during Jingzhe. There are many ways to eat pears, such as raw, steamed, juiced, roasted, or boiled.
3. Eat less animal fat and fatty foods
The diet should be light. Greasy foods should be eaten as little as possible, and stimulating foods, such as chili, onions, garlic, and pepper, should also be eaten in moderation.