Digestion-aiding– tag –

Daikon radish comes into season in winter. Cool in nature, it is said to settle the flow of qi and ease coughs, phlegm and a heavy stomach. It is an all-purpose ingredient for simmered dishes or grated fresh.

Barley is an ingredient that can be looked to for settling the gut and clearing excess heat and fluid. It is exactly right for the summer heat and humid weather. It is easy to cook and easy to bring to the everyday table, and it supports healthy living. Do try barley in season.

Turnip comes into season in winter and can be looked to for settling the gut. Gentle in taste and soft in texture, it works in a great many dishes. Bringing it to the everyday table supports healthy eating. Do try it in season.

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Okra is said to moisten the gut and cool heat trapped in the body. When the heat leaves you heavy, or constipation is on your mind, try it in nibitashi or a soup. Its distinctive stickiness gives a dish a smoothness and settles the body gently.