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Autumn beckons with the turn into the lunar seventh month. As the heat of summer recedes, the “yang” energy of earth dissipates and the “yin” energy gradually develops. More nourishing and succulent food should be consumed to counteract the cool and dry nature of autumn and this will also calm and purify the mind. In the same principle, spicy, strong flavoured, fried food should be avoided. “Qi” which is the body’s vital energy are crucial to our physical and mental well-being. “Qi” is concentrated in our lungs and hence with the seasonal change of the temperature and humidity, our lungs are especially vulnerable and subject to respiratory problems and allergies. Out of the five healing elements, metal is the one corresponding to autumn with white as the characteristic symbolic colour. It is recommended that autumn diets should focus on white-coloured foods like white radish, silver fungus, yam, white cauliflower, lily, pear to nourish the lungs.