Fall is the most critical time of year to create a strong body for the next 6 months.  The change of seasons from summer to fall to winter is an important time to heed the wisdom of Mother Nature.

 

When plants go dormant, they are preserving their energy for the following spring. The energy of the plant is preserved in the deep roots. Winter is all about survival.

Humans do well to follow the example.  You may notice that ice cream shops that have been crowded in the summer do not have the same appeal in cold weather. Soups and stews sound much more appealing as the weather cools.

Living in Canada, we have 4 distinct seasons.  Those seasons make our bodies adapt and we are made stronger by adapting.  I know many people who move to Canada from much warmer climates.  If they change their diet according to the weather, they adjust quite well.  However, if they maintain a high fruit and or spicy diet from their tropical climate, they tend to be cold all winter and suffer in the cold Canadian weather.

Yes, even many spices are cooling.  It is the function of spices to cool the body in hot climates.  We make adjustments when we go to warmer climates to adapt to tropical foods, so consider also making adjustments to be more comfortable in our colder climate.

If you do travel to tropical places, take in only moderate amounts of fruit and limit fruit juices.  When you come back by plane to our winter climate, your body has just hours to adapt versus the few months we have taken from September to December to adapt for cold weather.  Sometimes overdoing tropical foods can cause excess mucous and fevers on return to our cold weather.

Here are some suggestions to make this transition to winter weather with ease:

Wishing you a happy, healthy, comfortable winter!