Traditional Chinese medicine holds that loquats possess a sweet and sour taste with a neutral nature. They offer benefits such as moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, quenching thirst, harmonizing the stomach, promoting urination, and clearing heat. They are particularly suitable for autumn consumption, being effective against lung wasting coughs and chest congestion with excessive phlegm, while also serving a disease-preventive function.
Tip: When selecting loquats, choose those that are large and uniform in size, obovate in shape, with orange-yellow skin. Opt for fruits with intact fuzz, juicy flesh, thin skin, thick pulp, and no green spots.Storing loquats in the refrigerator may cause them to turn black due to excessive moisture. They are best kept in a dry, well-ventilated place. Containing polyphenols, loquats tend to brown after peeling. Soaking them in cold water, sugar water, or salt water can prevent discoloration. Never consume unripe loquats.Avoid if diabetic. Those with spleen deficiency or loose stools should consume sparingly or avoid entirely. II. Pumpkin Pumpkin helps prevent dry, cracked lips, nosebleeds, and dry skin in babies. It boosts immunity and alleviates autumn dryness symptoms. Feed babies pumpkin in moderation—no more than one serving equivalent to a main meal per day, but not too little. Try making "Pumpkin and Black Rice Porridge."
Preparation: Slice the pumpkin. Rinse the rice and red dates. Place all ingredients in a pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the rice is tender.
III. Nuts and Leafy Greens
Nuts and leafy greens are excellent sources of magnesium and folic acid. Deficiencies in these nutrients can lead to anxiety.Magnesium is a vital heart-strengthening nutrient that ensures the heart maintains sufficient energy during dry seasons. Folic acid supports blood quality, thereby enhancing nutrient absorption in the nervous system.
Babies can enjoy moderate amounts of lotus root, sea fish, bananas, walnuts, melon seeds, hazelnuts, spinach, celery, and lettuce.Incorporating these foods into your baby's diet during autumn can help alleviate dryness and emotional fluctuations. Moms can creatively prepare these foods in various ways for their babies. IV. Legumes and Grains Legumes and grains are rich in B vitamins. Vitamin B1 is vital for nourishing nerve endings, while vitamin B6 stabilizes cell function and provides cellular energy.
Vitamins B1 and B6 are most abundant in whole grains and legumes. Babies can enjoy whole grain rice or porridge 3-5 times weekly in autumn, such as barley rice, Job's tears, corn kernels, red beans, soybeans, and rice. Additionally, brown rice crackers, brown rice cakes, and whole wheat bread can be consumed regularly.
Special reminder: To combat autumn dryness, increase plain water intake and reduce sugary drinks. Include more soups and vegetables at meals while minimizing greasy and meat-heavy dishes. Autumn offers abundant fruits that promote saliva production, quench thirst, stimulate appetite, and aid digestion. Suitable fruits for babies include apples, pears, sugarcane, citrus fruits, persimmons, pomegranates, grapes, and jujubes.