Your Comprehensive Dietary Guide Throughout the Year: What to Eat in Each Season According to Chinese Medicine

Eating According to the Seasons: The Wisdom of Nature

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the human body is part of nature. As the seasons change, your body's needs change.

Spring (March-May) — Liver Season 🌱

• What your body needs: Cleansing and renewal after winter


• Ideal foods: Leafy greens, sprouts, lemon, mint, sprouted grains


• Spring recipe: Arugula and citrus salad with olive oil


• Avoid: Heavy and greasy foods

Summer (June-September) — Heart Season ☀️

• What your body needs: Cooling and hydration


• Ideal foods: Watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, coconut water


• Summer recipe: Watermelon juice with mint and lemon


• Avoid: Very spicy and fried foods

Autumn (October-November) — Lung Season 🍂

• What your body needs: Moistening and protection from dryness


• Ideal foods: Pears, honey, almonds, sesame seeds, rice


• Autumn recipe: Pears cooked with honey and cinnamon


• Avoid: Dried and salty foods

Winter (December-February) — Kidney Season ❄️

• What your body needs: Warming and deep nourishment


• Ideal foods: Lamb, dates, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon


• Winter recipe: Lamb soup with ginger and carrots


• Avoid: Cold and raw foods