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Grapes are a fruit where sweet and sour sit in harmony, held to replenish qi and blood and strengthen the muscles and bones. They also encourage the passing of water, which can be looked to for easing swelling and a sense of heat in the body.

Spinach is a nourishing vegetable that comes into season from autumn into winter. In yakuzen terms it is held to replenish blood and cool heat in the body, and can be looked to for easing anaemia, constipation and irritability.

Jujube is a sweet, warm fruit, and in yakuzen terms it can be looked to for replenishing the Spleen and Stomach and nourishing the blood. It is held to help with poor sleep and a poor complexion, which makes it exactly right for autumn. Bringing it into everyday meals as jujube tea, in soups or simmered supports healthy living.

Beetroot can be looked to for helping the flow of blood and settling circulation. When poor circulation shows as irregular or painful periods or stiff muscles, do try dishes made with beetroot. Nourishing and beautiful in colour, it is easy to bring to the everyday table in soups, salads and smoothies.