What should women eat in autumn to nourish yin and nourish the lungs?

 　　Although the beginning of autumn has passed more than half a month, the hot weather is still continuing, so we must do a good job in health care before the arrival of autumn so that we can survive the autumn safely. So where is the best place to start with health care in autumn? Let’s take a look at some things about diet and health care in autumn.

　　Almonds are the first choice for nourishing the lungs

　　Carrots, almonds, dried ginger and pears are effective in treating coughs without seeking medical attention.

　　According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the internal organs of the year correspond to each other, and autumn belongs to the lungs. After the beginning of autumn is the best time to nourish the lungs, replenish the lungs or treat lung diseases. Lung-tonifying foods include white fungus, lily, pig lung, persimmon, loquat, water chestnut, etc. Among them, the best of the season has to be almonds. There are two types of almonds: sweet almonds and bitter almonds. Sweet almonds are more effective in nourishing and replenishing the lungs.

　　"Compendium of Materia Medica" lists the three major functions of almonds: moistening the lungs, clearing away food accumulation, and dispersing stagnation. Almonds are rich in protein, trace elements and vitamins. It has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, and smoothing the intestines. It has a certain alleviation effect on dry cough without phlegm and long-term cough due to lung deficiency.

　　Honey is the first choice for nourishing yin

　　Salt water in the morning, honey soup in the evening.

　　Entering autumn, maintaining the "Yin Qi" in the body should be the top priority. There are also many foods that nourish yin, such as loach, sesame seeds, walnuts, glutinous rice, milk, peanuts, fresh yams, ginkgo, pears, red dates, etc. The most representative one is honey. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that honey has the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, moistening the lungs, laxative, detoxifying, nourishing the spleen, and pleasing color, so it has the reputation of "the essence of a hundred flowers". Honey is a very good energy supplement and has a significant effect on relieving fatigue.

　　Honey can be mixed directly into warm water for drinking, or mixed with freshly squeezed juice. Dig out the core of the snow pear, pour honey in it, cover it and steam it until it is cooked, which can replenish the deficiency of lung yin. It is also good to add honey to cold dishes such as tomatoes and other cold dishes; honey can also be mixed with seasonal fruits for a delicious taste.

　　Lotus root is the first choice for moisturizing dryness

　　Lotus is a treasure, and autumn lotus root is the most nourishing.

　　After the beginning of autumn, the air is dry and people tend to be irritable and restless. At this time, you should eat more refreshing and moisturizing foods to eliminate autumn dryness, such as pears, sugar cane, white fungus, chrysanthemum, duck meat, rabbit meat, etc., among which lotus root is the first choice.

　　Lotus root appetizers, clears away heat, moistens dryness and quenches thirst, clears the mind and calms the mind. It is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium, plant protein, vitamins and starch. It has obvious effects of benefiting blood and qi, and can also enhance human immunity.

　　The consumption method of lotus root is "appropriate for both raw and cooked foods". Eaten raw as a fruit, it tastes sweet and cool to the lungs; steamed with glutinous rice and honey, it becomes pink and transparent, soft and moist, making it a delicious autumn side dish; stewed with pork ribs in soup, it is spleen-appetizing and rich in nutrients, suitable for nourishing and health-preserving people with weak spleen and stomach.