As the weather transitions from hot to cool in autumn, the body's metabolism changes to adapt. It's especially important to avoid overly cold or raw foods to prevent indigestion and various digestive issues. Therefore, the principle of "warmth is best in autumn" is advocated, meaning that one should avoid eating only cold or cooling foods and instead consume more warming foods. So, what foods are suitable for autumn?
Autumn radishes are as good as ginseng
Radishes are not only rich in nutrients, but also have a sweet, pungent, neutral, and slightly cold nature. They have the effects of relieving indigestion, stopping coughs, resolving phlegm, promoting body fluid production, relieving dryness, dispersing blood stasis, detoxifying, and promoting urination, and have high medicinal value. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that "radishes after autumn are better than ginseng."
Salt water in the morning and honey water at night to prevent autumn dryness
Ancient my country had a dietary remedy for autumn dryness: "Salt water in the morning, honey water in the evening." In other words, plain water is easily lost, but adding a little salt to it helps prevent water loss. Drinking salt water during the day and honey water at night is not only a good way to replenish the body's fluids, but also a good dietary remedy for autumn health and anti-aging. It can also prevent constipation caused by autumn dryness, truly achieving three benefits in one.
Jujubes are the most nutritious
Fresh dates are a true all-rounder. Compared to other autumn fruits, fresh dates rank first in the content of many nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Vitamin C can soften blood vessels and prevent high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis; potassium is beneficial for controlling blood pressure; and magnesium helps combat stress. It should be noted that dates are considered warming in traditional Chinese medicine, so people with excessive phlegm, constipation, stomach problems, or diabetes should not eat too many.
Eating bean sprouts in autumn can clear heat and detoxify.
Soybeans and mung beans contain abundant protein, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as essential elements such as sodium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium. Sprouting not only preserves these nutrients but also increases the content of vitamins B1, B2, B12, and C. The chlorophyll in bean sprouts can help prevent colorectal cancer, and the abundant aspartic acid they contain can significantly reduce lactic acid buildup in the body, thus helping to relieve fatigue. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bean sprouts are sweet and cooling, and have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and relieving constipation.
