Eat pears and lilies for spring coughs
Recently, sudden changes in temperature have caused many people to experience colds or upper respiratory infections. Coughing is common in offices. Medical experts suggest that eating pears and lilies during spring can enhance immunity of the upper respiratory tract.
Experts believe spring coughs are mostly caused by colds. Especially lately, after a warm spell, sudden cooling occurred. Many people didn’t dress warmly enough, leading to upper respiratory infections or even bronchitis—this is the main reason for increased coughing. Additionally, spring weather is dry, making the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract more vulnerable to bacterial invasion, resulting in dry cough.
To prevent coughing, pay attention to temperature changes—don’t undress too quickly. Elderly people who exercise in the morning should not rise too early; better to start after sunrise, and always wear extra layers. For office workers, reduce workload, go to bed and wake up early to strengthen resistance and prevent upper respiratory inflammation. Those with heavy tastes should avoid spicy foods like hotpot and grilled meats; keep diet light and eat more vegetables.
For those already experiencing coughing, eat more pears—they have moisturizing and lung-nourishing effects. You may also cook fresh lilies with glutinous rice into porridge, eat it warm, which also nourishes the lungs.
Spring Drying and Detoxification Dietary Therapy
Spring weather is humid, making the body prone to fluid retention, leading to loose skin. During winter, many fatty foods were consumed, accumulating in the body. Ancient saying goes: "A thousand golds cannot buy spring detoxification." Here are some simple detoxifying dietary methods:
Apple and Fresh Milk: Don’t blindly trust folk detox remedies. Simple apple and fresh milk already have detoxifying effects. Try drinking a glass of fresh milk and eating one apple upon waking. Gentle yet effective, with detox benefits. Other fruits like strawberries, cherries (bingshui), and grapes also offer good detoxification.
Seaweed and Mung Bean Soup: The gel-like substance in seaweed promotes elimination of toxins from the body. Mung beans are cold in nature and help clear heat and toxins. Drinking seaweed-mung bean soup occasionally allows toxins to be excreted naturally through urine and stool. Delicious and beneficial, without needing harsh purgatives. Adding coix seed enhances the dampness-removing effect.
Water: Don’t forget water—the best detox carrier. Don’t think you don’t need hydration in humid spring. Without water, your bowels won’t move at all—how can you detoxify? The recent trend of “eight glasses of water” skincare product is unnecessary; simply drink eight glasses of water directly. Don’t see it as a chore—these can be juices or broths. Also, don’t wait until thirsty to drink. Take short breaks at work to sip water—refresh yourself, boost energy, and benefit both personal and professional life.
Drink Pepper Soup in Spring to Boost Appetite
Spring weather is changeable and humid, making people prone to fatigue and drowsiness, and more likely to suffer from respiratory issues, gastrointestinal discomfort, and skin problems. Therefore, eat light foods, more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water to cleanse the intestines, and avoid fried foods.
Drink drying soups like flat bean and red adzuki bean with kudzu root. Eat more fruits rich in vitamin C to prevent colds. You may also eat a little spice, such as pepper pork stomach soup, to stimulate appetite. Avoid greasy foods like glutinous rice to reduce intestinal burden. To care for your skin, avoid foods with heat-toxins like beef, shrimp, crab. Drink carrot and sugarcane bamboo soup to clear heat and detoxify. Drink rose flower tea for beauty and liver soothing. Spring is the beginning of the year—when dining out, choose your food wisely; it’s a sign of self-care.
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