October 23, 2018
【#24節氣 – 霜降】是日霜降
霜降為秋天最後一個節氣,天氣進一步變冷,露凝結為霜而降的意思,常有冷空氣侵襲而使氣溫驟降,不耐寒的植物停止生長,眼前呈現一片深秋景象。霜降時節,可以為迎接冬天而開始適當進補,有說法叫做「補冬不如補霜降 」,在秋補時打好地基,冬天來的時候透過食補進一步調理體質就更容易了。
霜降的飲食以「滋陰潤燥」為原則,不妨多吃梨子、杮子、鴨肉、黃豆、蓮藕、百合、雪耳等。
溫馨提示:
・喝杯暖米水,健脾胃又暖身
・將午餐的沙律換成清湯米粉
・多運動促進身體血液循環
・注意防寒保暖,尤其膝蓋關節
・避免坐在窗後或當風處
Frost’s Descent Solar Term
Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of Autumn and it signifies cooling of weather. Due to the attack from cold air, plants stop growing and you will see colours of deep fall. During frost’s descent, you can start nourishing your body in preparation for winter with principle of nourishing yin and relieve dryness. Try ot have more pears, persimmons, duck, soy bean, lotus root, lily bulbs, and snow fungus.
Gentle reminders:
– have warm rice water to strengthen the spleen and warm the body
– switch your lunch time salad to light rice noodles
– exercise often to promote blood circulation
– remember to keep warm especially at the joints and knees
– avoid sitting by the window or windy areas