What edibles do we need during the Awakening of Insects?

When the Awakening of Insects begins, the air gets warmer and the wind from the north blows stronger. It leads to a rise in allergens and pollen in the air, which can trigger asthma attacks and other respiratory illnesses.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that our bodies during this period might suffer from the internal heat caused by the rapid rise in temperatures.

People tend to have sore throats and parched mouths due to the dry air. It is also easy to get a cold as the temperature varies greatly between day and night.

During this time, traditional Chinese medicine recommends eating milder food, such as red dates, lotus roots, and Chinese yam, as well as green vegetables and juicy fruits, which are full of fiber and can provide vitamin C, vitamin E, and other nutrients.

Sweet pear soup to nourish the body

Among all, pears are a perfect choice for its moist and cold nature. Cooked with rocky sugar, the succulent fruit plays the lead role in making a tasty and healthy Chinese dessert that also helps soothe the throat and suppress coughs – a must try during the Awakening of Insects.

Firm and crunchy pears become soft and transparent, and even juicier, after steamed or boiled. The melt-in-your-mouth pear pulp, as well as a blend of pear juice and rocky sugar water, creates a wonderful taste that will please your palate on all occasions.

To prepare the seasonal delicacy in early spring, it is also recommended to add some herbal edibles that help boost and balance yin and yang energy inside our bodies against the changing weather and temperature.