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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

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Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

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Pineapple and ham fried rice
Minor Snow · Lunch · Qi Stagnation

Pineapple and ham fried rice

Bright fried rice with sweet-sour pineapple and salty ham.

  • 18 min
  • Serves 2
  • Stir-fry
  • Easy
NeutralLifts the moodStrengthens the spleen

Why it suits you: In the short days of Minor Snow, the sweet-sour lift of pineapple helps ease a stagnant mood.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 min
  1. 1Dice the pineapple and ham.
  2. 2Scramble the eggs in hot oil until half set.
  3. 3Add the rice and toss over high heat.
  4. 4Add the ham, peas and pineapple for 2 minutes and season.

Cautions

  • Pineapple is acidic, so go easy with a weak stomach.

Chef's tips

  • Day-old rice fries up drier and fluffier.

The TCM view

Pineapple is sweet, sour and neutral, strengthening the spleen; ham opens the appetite.

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Seasonal principle

The weather turns colder. Focus on warming the Yang energy and nourishing the Kidneys with nutrient-dense foods. Keep your head and feet particularly warm, as these are areas where cold easily enters. Consume warm soups and stews to maintain core body temperature.

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In season around Minor Snow: Walnut, Black Sesame, Cashew, Beef, Cinnamon

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Qi Stagnation

Stress, low mood and frequent sighing

Enjoy: Rose bud tea · Aged tangerine peel · Citrus fruit · Kelp · Daylily buds

Go easy: Too much caffeine · Alcohol · Stress eating

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Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.