9 Essential Health-Promoting Dishes to Eat Around the Mid-Autumn Festival

　　The principle of diet in autumn is to focus on sweet and mild foods, that is, to consume more foods that have a calming effect on the liver and reduce the intake of acidic foods. There are a wide variety of foods that have a mild and soothing effect on the liver function, such as bean sprouts, spinach, carrots, cauliflower, celery, and more. These can be prepared in many different ways.

　　From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine's solar terms, the Mid-Autumn Festival marks a boundary point in climate transition. Once the Mid-Autumn Festival passes, the weather noticeably turns cooler, with large temperature differences between morning and evening. As a result, the body's metabolism slows down, making it easier to… a cold、cough … Apart from upper respiratory problems, some people may also experience… skin Dryness, or Diarrhea、Constipation Wait until there are digestive disorders. Therefore, these nine health-enhancing vegetables will help you get through autumn safely.

　　Kidney-strengthening plants: Okra

　　When it comes to the benefits of vegetables, the most well-known one these days is probably the yellow okra. It produces yellow flowers, and its fruit is somewhat similar to chili peppers. It can be stir-fried with oil, especially when stir-fried eggs It’s very delicious.

　　This type of vegetable is not very common, but it has recently gained a lot of attention. Why? According to scientific research, okra’s ability to strengthen the kidneys and improve overall health is truly exceptional among vegetables.

　　Preventing colds: Lettuce and cauliflower

　　Cauliflower contains 3 to 4 times more vitamin C than Chinese cabbage or soybean sprouts, and twice as much as citrus fruits. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has long been believed that “white colors benefit the lungs.” The pristine white cauliflower is an ideal vegetable for maintaining health at this time of year; it not only helps prevent respiratory illnesses such as the common cold but also… disease It is also an excellent blood vessel cleanser.

　　Lettuce contains a high amount of iodine, which is very beneficial for the body's basic metabolism and physical development. The nutritional value of lettuce leaves is much higher than that of the lettuce stem. People who tend to suffer from coughs in autumn can benefit from consuming more lettuce leaves to help alleviate their symptoms.

　　No acne on the face: Lettuce and bitter gourd

　　Lettuce is rich in vitamins and trace elements, and it also has a particularly high water content among vegetables. Eating more lettuce can help keep the skin hydrated, especially in cases where poor gastrointestinal function may be causing issues Acne It also has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects.

　　Bitter gourd is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and other nutrients. It contains active proteins with anti-cancer properties that not only enhance the activity of immune cells but also help to eliminate toxins from the body, aiding in detoxification.