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During the autumn and winter months it is essential to eat foods that nourish our Yin to help balance the body and mind. Autumn is said to correlate and affect our lung system, which in turn dominates the skin, respiration, metabolism, blood circulations and immunity. Because your body is now in the stage of preparing for the winter months, it is important to pay attention to the foods you eat. During this time, foods that help promote the production of essential body fluids will help to increase hydration in the body and skin and have positive affects on our lung system.
Some beneficial foods to eat during this time are white fungus, nuts or seeds, lotus root, pumpkin, honey, soy milk and dairy products. Pineapple, pears, apples and grapefruit are also key fruits to include in your diet during the fall months. These sour fruits have astringent properties that assist in preventing loss of body fluids, in turn, promoting hydration. Other fresh fall foods include concord grapes, pomegranate, pine nuts and rutabaga.
As the seasons are changing it is also advisable to begin a detox diet. Including proper nutrition and exercise, a detox cleanse of the body will help you to rid your body of toxins and get you off to a fresh fall start.
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