The rainbow disappears, and the chill begins to condense. The "Minor Snow"  begins tomorrow, marking the beginning of snowfall in the north and the intensification of damp cold in the south. At this time, the yin energy of heaven and earth increases while the yang energy lies dormant. The goal of health preservation is "nourishing the kidney essence and keeping warm to prevent cold," and the kidneys benefit from a warm, nourishing diet.

The following seasonal root vegetables are recommended during the Minor Snow:

Carrots

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A, protecting eyesight, moisturising skin, and enhancing mucosal protection. Carotenoids and fibre further promote gut health and help the body adapt to dry, cold climates.

Vegan Recipes: Coconut, Carrot and Chestnut Soup, Vegan Carrot Cake, Basil-Braised Carrots

Green radish

Green radish is slightly cooling in nature and can clear heat, generate fluids, and alleviate dryness caused by winter diet. Its mustard oil and enzymes promote digestion, and its vitamin C content is eight times higher than that of apples, helping to prevent colds.

Vegan recipes: green radish and dried tangerine peel vegetarian soup and pan-fried green radish vegetarian pancakes. 

Taro

Taro is rich in dietary fibre, and its fine starch granules are easy to digest. It strengthens the spleen and stomach and replenishes vital energy. Its mucoprotein can protect the respiratory tract and stomach lining in autumn and winter, and its potassium content helps balance electrolytes.

Vegan recipes: Coconut Milk Taro Sago Pudding and Braised Taro with Fermented Bean Curd.