As the autumn wind blows, the humidity in the air gradually increases. It is easy for moisture to accumulate in the human body, making the body feel heavy and uncomfortable. To cope with this seasonal challenge, we can regulate the body through diet and choose some dampness-dispersing foods to help the body get rid of dampness and restore lightness and vitality.
Celery
Celery is rich in fibre and a variety of minerals. Celery has a good diuretic effect, which can help the body eliminate excess water and effectively reduce the discomfort caused by dampness in the body. In addition, for people who are easily tired and have poor sleep, celery can also help regulate the body’s state and improve sleep quality.
Ginger
Ginger is a common spice in the kitchen, adding colour to dishes with its unique pungent flavour. Eating ginger in moderation in the autumn can help the body to sweat, thus removing moisture and chills from the body. Whether you add slices of ginger to your cooking or make a cup of ginger tea to warm up and ward off the chill, it is a good choice.
Bitter melon
Bitter melon is known as a ‘natural fever reducer’. The bitter melon and other ingredients in bitter melon can effectively promote the elimination of toxins and moisture in the body, and improve problems such as oily skin and acne caused by excess moisture.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, removing dampness and detoxifying. It can effectively improve spleen and stomach function and remove dampness from the body. Sweet potato is rich in fibre and many vitamins, which promote digestion and strengthen the immune system.
Mushroom
Mushrooms are a nutritious food, rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, etc. Among them, dietary fibre promotes intestinal peristalsis and helps the body to eliminate excess water and moisture. Mushrooms can also promote metabolism in the body, help improve the body’s immunity, and enhance the body’s ability to resist dampness.
Red bean
Red beans are flat and sweet in taste. It is rich in nutrients such as iron, B vitamins and protein. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, reducing swelling and detoxifying. Regular consumption of red bean soup or red bean porridge can effectively promote the elimination of dampness in the body, which is suitable for people with severe dampness and oedema.
By maintaining a balanced diet and eating in moderation, you can effectively remove moisture from the body and keep your body healthy and comfortable. While enjoying delicious food, you can also make your body more refreshed and comfortable.
