Starting from the Start of Autumn, the weather gradually cools down, but it is not yet the time for real autumn chill. The daytime temperatures are still high, but the night temperatures are low, resulting in significant temperature changes within a day. People should pay attention to preventing colds and other respiratory diseases.
By this season, it is no longer the season for melon fruits, so it is advisable to eat less to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach and increasing dampness. In addition, continuing from the previous season's taboos, it is still advisable to avoid eating pork, steamed buns, and other foods that drain energy. It is also not advisable to consume spicy and hot foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, leeks, and peppers, as they can damage lung Qi.
Deep-fried and grilled foods should be avoided, as well as dishes like curry, hot pot, spicy hot pot, and processed foods that contain a lot of spices, which can harm lung Yin and cause internal heat. It is best not to eat them, otherwise, it will stimulate the body's lung Yang to be released from within, making the constitution colder. Avoid raw honey, as it may cause sudden diarrhea and vomiting. Avoid eating pig lungs and do not eat too much fresh ginger.

During the Start of Autumn, there is still dampness and early autumn dryness, so on one hand, we need to take care of the spleen and stomach that are sensitive to dampness, and on the other hand, we should consolidate lung Qi to adapt to the season.
1. Duck meat
Duck meat is known as the first nourishing food of the golden autumn. It has high nutritional value and is suitable for nourishment. Compared to other meats, duck meat is cooling, and it has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, and dissolving phlegm. Its protein content is about 20% higher than that of pork, beef, and mutton. Regular consumption can enhance physical fitness and improve immunity. Moreover, duck meat has a lower fat content, and its unsaturated fats are easily digested by the human body, helping to reduce cholesterol and protect the heart. Eating yam in autumn is beneficial for relieving coughs, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the stomach.
2. Foods such as amaranth, kale, potatoes, corn, bananas, grapes, apples, peaches, and pears have the effects of generating body fluids, moisturizing, clearing heat, and promoting bowel movements.
3. It is recommended to drink a bowl of porridge every morning.
During the Start of Autumn after entering the season, increasing water and fluid intake is very beneficial to health. Porridge is particularly beneficial for the stomach and diuresis, especially suitable for the elderly and patients, showing that porridge is the mildest food for the human body.
You can add jujubes, red beans, lotus seeds, and black beans when cooking porridge.
4. Eating seafood such as squid, crucian carp, carp, eel, loach, oysters, and clams can help remove dampness and nourish yin. Drinking soy milk, milk, or light tea is also a good choice, which can relieve the irritability caused by autumn dryness.