Once again, it's autumn, a season when people easily become irritable, and skin becomes dry and even peels. If the body is not well regulated, it is also prone to getting overheated. Autumn is the best time for the body to detoxify and reduce edema. So, what are the detoxifying fruits in traditional Chinese medicine for autumn?
1. Lemon
Lemons contain organic acids such as citric acid and malic acid, as well as flavonoids such as hesperidin and naringin, and nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, sugars, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They also contain substances such as coumarins and limonoids, which can promote the secretion of proteolytic enzymes in the stomach, increase gastrointestinal motility, aid in digestion and absorption, and help with weight loss.
Lemons are highly alkaline and are considered to be a good remedy for all diseases. They can relieve cough, dissolve phlegm, promote salivation, invigorate the spleen, improve blood circulation, promote metabolism, and enhance weight loss. Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which can lower cholesterol levels.
2. Apple
Apples contain unique malic acid, which can accelerate metabolism and reduce fat in the lower body. They also contain more calcium than other fruits, which can reduce the salt content that causes lower body edema. The apple's pectin helps prevent food from putrefying in the intestines, and the lactose lactone in apples helps with detoxification.
3. Kiwi
Kiwis contain good dietary fiber, which not only lowers cholesterol but also aids in digestion, prevents constipation, quickly eliminates and prevents the accumulation of harmful metabolites in the body. Kiwis contain vitamins C, E, K, etc., and are rich in nutrients and dietary fiber, making them a low-fat food with unique effects on weight loss and beauty. Kiwis have low fat content and no cholesterol, so you can eat as much as you want. The roots of kiwis also have the effects of clearing heat, diuresis, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling.
4. Hawthorn
Hawthorns are also known as the "little expert" in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels because they contain triterpenoid acids and flavonoids. According to traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorns have a sour and sweet taste and a slightly warm nature, which can aid digestion, invigorate the stomach, promote qi circulation, activate blood circulation, stop diarrhea, and lower blood pressure. Raw hawthorns also have the effect of eliminating body fat and reducing fat absorption, making them ideal for people who want to lose weight.
It is best to cook or brew hawthorns. Cut the hawthorns into slices and steep them in boiling water to significantly dilute the sour taste of hawthorns.
In addition to brewing tea, hawthorns can also be used in cooking. For example, when cooking porridge or meat dishes, you can add 5-8 hawthorns for flavoring and to ensure the absorption of nutritional components in hawthorns.
5. Lychee
Lychees contain vitamins A, B1, and C, as well as pectin, free amino acids, proteins, and various elements such as iron, phosphorus, and calcium. Modern medical research has proven that lychees can nourish the kidneys, improve liver function, accelerate toxin elimination, promote cell regeneration, and make the skin tender and smooth, making them an ideal fruit for detoxification and beauty.
In addition to eating these fruits, you can also drink a cup of honey and red jujube water in the morning, which can nourish yin and moisten the lungs. The amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D in honey can moisturize the skin, and red jujubes can improve complexion. Drink pu-erh tea after lunch to moisturize and antioxidize. Drink a cup of warm water in the evening to keep the body hydrated.
