Lungs are metal in the five elements, suitable for white foods. Therefore, when you use some white foods in the fall, it can help prevent and reduce lung problems, and strengthen resistance.
Lungs are suitable for white foods (Photo source: Sohu)
According to Aboluowang , below are 5 white foods that are good for the lungs and increase resistance.
Lotus root
Lotus root dishes are one of the delicious autumn dishes, not only in line with the concept of health preservation in traditional Chinese medicine but also satisfy the taste buds. The effect of clearing heat, nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the stomach of this root is especially suitable for nourishing the lungs in the dry autumn. At the same time, lotus root is also rich in vitamin C, helping to strengthen the immune system, fighting the discomfort caused by changing weather.
Pear
Pears are a good choice to moisturize the lungs in autumn. They have the function of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and reducing dry skin in autumn. In addition, pears also contain many nutrients such as malic acid, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, C, which are beneficial to the overall health of the body.
Yam
Yam is also known as Hoai Son. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this tuber has the effect of nourishing the kidneys, nourishing the lungs, strengthening the spleen and stomach, strengthening tendons and bones, and treating physical weakness. Yam contains saponin, mucus, which has the effect of nourishing the lungs and treating coughs with phlegm.
This tuber also has the effect of lowering blood sugar, preventing blood fat precipitation, and improving coronary blood flow.
White radish
Radish, also known as “white ginseng” or “common ginseng”, has high antibacterial properties thanks to its richness in isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates give radishes a slightly spicy taste, but they also activate white blood cells and reduce the growth and development of bacteria.
Since the Edo period, more than 2 centuries ago, the Japanese have created an extremely effective cough and lung tonic remedy from this very common white tuber.
Silver ear
White fungus is also known as white wood ear. According to traditional Chinese medicine, white fungus is sweet, neutral, has the effect of nourishing blood and qi, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, used for dry cough, fatigue, and is very good for restoring the lungs.
Dishes made from white fungus you can refer to are white fungus soup with rock sugar, white fungus lily sweet soup, white fungus red apple soup.
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