We’ve reached September and we are very lucky to still have 20+ degree weather. But don’t let Vancouver’s mild weather fool you into thinking that our bodies aren’t affected by the change in seasons. As nature transitions from season to season, our body and mental outlook adjust in predictable ways.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is associated with the element Metal and with the lungs and the colon. The lung is a tender organ as it is the uppermost organ and is susceptible to wind and cold, which may lead to a sore throat, a cold etc.

Switching to a diet of Autumn foods
Adjusting your eating habits with each new season has a tremendous effect on your health.

Autumn foods are white in color and pungent in flavour. Choosing white foods will help relieve cough, nourish skin, and relieve constipation by promoting body fluid production. Move away from eating summer fruits and vegetables into eating more autumn produce.

White foods include:

Turnips, almonds, potatoes, cauliflower, yams, soybean milk, garlic, onion, etc.

So give it a try and let me know how this autumn diet works out for you!