Introduction: After autumn begins, the human body is prone to three types of "dryness": lung dryness, intestinal dryness, and skin dryness. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, "dryness" is the primary atmospheric influence in autumn. In early autumn, the summer heat has not yet subsided, and with clear skies, little rain, and a dry climate, the pathogenic dryness that is easily contracted is "warm dryness," which primarily damages the body's fluids, leading to symptoms such as a dry mouth, chapped lips, a sore throat, constipation, and cracked skin. Intestinal dryness, in particular, can easily cause constipation and lead to physical discomfort. So, besides nourishing the yin, are there any foods that can quickly relieve constipation symptoms?
Whole Grains
Foods like oatmeal, bran, and brown rice are rich in dietary fiber. Although their texture may not be pleasant, they have a positive effect on your body. Eating some whole-grain foods for breakfast is simple and convenient, quickly satisfying the body's need for fiber.
Milk and Fruit Oatmeal
Legumes
Legumes are rich in dietary fiber. A study published in the American journal "Appetite" found that legumes help build a healthy digestive system. Participants who ate 113 grams of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks had more regular bowel movements and a healthier digestive system. Additionally, eating more peas, chickpeas, and kidney beans can also help reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, lowering the risk of heart disease.
Carrots
Eating carrots raw can aid digestion, and making them into a fruit and vegetable salad is also a good option. If you prefer cooked carrots, the benefit is that they are better for nourishing the stomach and relieving dryness, but the downside is that some vitamins and fiber are lost. Therefore, when boiling carrots, be careful to control the time and not boil them for too long.
Chicken Leg, Carrot, and Mushroom Soup
Apples
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This saying has a scientific basis. Apples are a fruit rich in fiber, which can effectively prevent constipation. Additionally, apples are high in vitamin C, which not only protects the cardiovascular system but also keeps your skin moist and radiant.
Pears
Pears are one of the fruits with the highest fiber content, making them especially effective for moisturizing during the dry autumn. Eating pears raw can significantly relieve hoarseness and constipation, and promote the excretion of carcinogens from the body. Steaming pears, on the other hand, can have a cough-relieving and phlegm-expelling effect. Eating three or four pears a week in autumn can effectively cleanse your system and make your digestive system feel "lighter".
Snow Pear and Tremella Sweet Soup