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Nourishing dishes 鈥╢or shuangjiang

Source: Yang Yang | 00:54 UTC+8 October 22, 2024 | Print Edition

Shuangjiang (闇滈檷), or Frost鈥檚 Descent, is the last solar term of autumn, occurring on October 23 this year. It signifies the onset of colder weather and the appearance of the first frost and also marks the approach of winter.

During this period, our body鈥檚 yang, or warm, energy transitions from dispersing to storing, making it susceptible to damp and cold. Inadequate warmth can lead to joint pain and respiratory illnesses. It鈥檚 crucial to dress appropriately for the temperature and avoid cold foods to protect the spleen and stomach.

Frost鈥檚 Descent also marks the harvest season for persimmons. Rich in nutrients, they offer significant health benefits and are ideal for people with a hot constitution or yin, or cold, deficiency.

Chestnuts, known for their warm and sweet properties, are beneficial for nourishing the stomach and spleen, strengthening the kidneys, promoting blood circulation and alleviating coughs and phlegm. Cooked chestnuts can also help treat chronic diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach coldness. Popular dishes include braised pork with chestnuts, braised chicken with chestnuts and chestnut soup with sweet potatoes.

Yam, with its sweet and neutral properties, can be cooked in various ways, such as porridge. A recommended recipe is yam, red date and millet porridge: peel and dice the yam, then cook it with millet and red dates for 40 minutes. Add goji berries and rock sugar to taste before serving.

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