Introduction
The seasons play an important role in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each season has its own energetic qualities and the diet should be adapted accordingly. In the fall, the transitional period between yang (summer) and yin (winter), it is particularly important to strengthen the body and prepare it for the cold season. Find out why root vegetables are ideal now and how you can get the best seasonal nutrition.
The energetic quality of autumn
- Element: Metal
- Organ: Lungs and large intestine
- Energy: Retreat, collection, strengthening the immune system
Why root vegetables?
- Strengthening the lungs: Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes support lung function.
- Grounding effect: They help to collect and center the Qi.
- Rich in nutrients: They provide important vitamins and minerals for the immune system.
Tips for fall nutrition
- Prefer warm dishes
- Soups, stews and steamed vegetables support the inner warmth.
- Integrate spicy flavors
- Ginger and onions promote blood circulation and have a moving and warming effect.
- Preserve moisture
- Pears and white radishes help to compensate for the dryness of the fall.
Recipe ideas
- Ingredients
- Carrot
- Sweet potato
- Parsnip
- onions
- ginger
- Vegetable broth
- Preparation
- Peel the vegetables and cut into pieces.
- Fry the onions and ginger in a pan.
- Add the vegetables and pour in the stock.
- Simmer until the vegetables are soft.
- Puree and season with spices.
Conclusion
Adapting your diet to the seasons is an easy way to improve your well-being. Use the energy of fall to strengthen your body and enjoy the variety of seasonal root vegetables.
