Many people are accustomed to eating some healthy vegetables in autumn. Vegetables are essential in our daily lives as they provide various vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. During the change of seasons, the immune system weakens due to the slower metabolism, making us more susceptible to illnesses. Below, I will introduce several vegetables that are beneficial for our health in autumn.
1. Anti-aging: Lotus Root
In autumn, it is recommended to consume lotus root. "Lotus root is the king of Eastern vegetables, rich in polyphenols that can boost the immune system and have anti-aging effects." Furthermore, after cooking lotus root, its nature changes from cool to warm. Although it loses its ability to dispel blood stasis and clear heat, it becomes beneficial for the spleen and stomach, nourishing the stomach, nourishing yin, nourishing blood, and stopping diarrhea.
2. Cold prevention: Chinese Lettuce and Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains 3 to 4 times more vitamin C than Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts, and twice as much as oranges. Traditional Chinese medicine has always believed that white foods benefit the lungs, so the clean white cauliflower is a timely health vegetable. It not only helps prevent respiratory diseases like the common cold but also acts as an excellent blood vessel cleanser. Chinese lettuce has a high iodine content, which is beneficial for the body's metabolism and physical development. The nutrients in the leaves of Chinese lettuce are much higher than in the stems. People prone to coughing in autumn can consume Chinese lettuce leaves to alleviate coughing.
3. Heat prevention: Spinach and Tomato
The rich riboflavin in spinach is an important nutrient for preventing angular cheilitis, cheilitis, glossitis, and dermatitis. Tomatoes have the function of clearing heat and detoxifying, generating body fluids, and relieving thirst. They are used to treat dry mouth, loss of appetite, stomach heat, bitter taste in the mouth, gum bleeding, and mouth sores.
4. Improving digestion: Chinese Chives and Coriander
Chinese chives are rich in carotene, protein, sulfides, and dietary fiber. Consuming Chinese chives can aid in digestion, relieve food stagnation, invigorate the spleen, and stimulate appetite. Coriander has a unique aroma and can stimulate appetite and improve digestion. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coriander has the function of warming the middle and invigorating the stomach. Eating coriander in moderation can relieve stomach pain and indigestion.
5. Preventing acne: Lettuce and Bitter Gourd
Lettuce is rich in vitamins and trace elements and has a high water content among vegetables. Eating more lettuce can help moisturize the skin and assist in the treatment of acne caused by poor gastrointestinal function. Bitter gourd is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and other nutrients. It contains active proteins with anti-cancer effects, which not only increase the activity of immune cells but also help remove toxins from the body and aid in detoxification.
6. Nourishing yin and generating body fluids: White Vegetables
White vegetables, such as radishes, cauliflower, lilies, and Chinese yam, can nourish yin and generate body fluids. In summer, the loss of body fluids is severe, and autumn has just begun. It is recommended to consume more vegetables that nourish yin and generate body fluids. White vegetables usually have a higher concentration of body fluids. Eggplant has a cooling nature and is not beneficial for the spleen and stomach. In early autumn, there is a saying in health preservation called "strengthen the spleen and transform dampness".
