WHAT SHOULD I BE EATING IN THE Fall?
Happy Fall Everyone!
In Chinese Medicine, the Fall is the season of the Lungs and Large Intestine. So this is a great time to eat foods to nourish and support these organs! The color associated with these organs is white and the flavor is spicy, so a general principle is to incorporate more white foods as well as slightly spicy foods to your diet in the fall.
White Foods: potatoes, cauliflowers, turnips, onions, garlic, scallions, parsnips, white corn, kohlrabi, and mushrooms. These foods will help to support the energy of the lungs in preparation for the winter months to come. They will also help to protect the immune system from the change of season.
The Fall season is a very drying time, therefore we want to make sure to moisten the lungs. Having pears and persimmons, which are also in season during the fall is natures perfect solution.
Tips to protect your body in the Fall
1. Wear a Scarf, this will protect your body from wind invading the channels on the neck, which can commonly lead to a cold or flu.
2. Drink White Lily Bulb (Bai He) Tea to help moisten, strengthen and clear the lungs.
3. Add a slice of pear to your morning tea to help moisten and soothe the throat
4. Avoid going outdoor with wet hair, this can again allow wind and dampness to enter the channels making the body more susceptible to a wind-cold invasion.
5. A simple remedy to boost your immune system if you feel a little run down is garlic, lemon and honey tea
6. When making dishes use the while part of the scallions to enhance the flavor of your dishes, this will help to enliven the lungs
all about Persimmons
- Great source of manganese, a trace element that is necessary for many cellular processes.
- Help to protect again heart disease
- Persimmons help to soothe the vocal chords especially if you have a hoarse throat