According to TCM, spring is when living things begin to grow and yang qi starts to predominate. In this season, exogenous pathogens such as wind evil makes individuals susceptible to flu, pneumonia, or a relapse of chronic diseases. It is advisable to reduce intake of sour flavors and increase sweet flavors. Sweet flavors are warm in energy and tend to move upward, thus enhancing protection from wind evil invasion. This facilitates the liver to regulate the flowing and spreading movement which improves yang qi distribution. Besides, uncooked, frozen and glutinous foods should be taken in moderation since these are harmful to the spleen and stomach if consumed in large amounts. Examples of recommended foods include spinach, celery, onion, lettuce, leaf mustard, chinese yam, wheat, dates, peanuts, onions, cilantro, bamboo shoot and mushrooms.
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