Adapting to Autumn: Seasonal Diet and Health Guidelines

As the autumn equinox passes, temperatures gradually drop, and the weather becomes increasingly dry. To⁢ maintain health during this season, ⁣it’s essential to‍ adapt our diet and lifestyle accordingly.

Seasonal Diet Adaptation

According to Gong Gongbing, chief physician of Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of ‌Traditional Chinese Medicine, “After the autumn​ equinox, the days become shorter, and the nights become‍ longer, the‌ heat fades, and the weather becomes cooler.” This change in weather can increase appetite, leading to weight gain. To combat this, it’s recommended ⁤to consume foods in moderation, taking into account seasonal and physical characteristics.

Recommended Autumn Foods

In Chinese‌ medicine, it’s ⁢advised to⁢ eat foods that have‌ a stimulating effect, such as:

• Lotus root
• Yam
• Lily
• White radish mushroom
• White radish
• Pear

Pear, in particular, is a seasonal autumn fruit that restores yin, promotes the secretion of saliva and body fluids, removes phlegm, and stops cough. Combining pear with ⁢lily and boiling them together⁤ can help to moisturize, nourish yin, and promote the secretion of saliva and⁣ body fluids.

Preventing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

After ​the autumn equinox, the daily temperature ⁤difference increases, and the number of patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases begins to rise. To prevent the occurrence of ​these diseases, it’s essential to:

• Maintain thermal insulation
• Avoid exposure to low ​temperatures⁢ and⁣ cold environments for long periods
• Follow a balanced diet low in salt, fat, and sugar
• Engage in ‌regular exercise, such as walking or tai chi
• Maintain ⁣a good mentality and get enough sleep to avoid emotional fluctuations
• Regularly monitor blood pressure, blood lipids, and ⁤blood sugar if fluctuations are obvious

By following these guidelines, individuals can adapt ⁣to the changing autumn season and maintain their overall health ⁤and well-being.