In autumn, we need to nurture the lung and the large intestine; the taste is pungent/astringent, the element is metal, the cooking method is stewing, the grain of choice is brown rice; this is the most constricting time of the year.

Best Picks of the Season


Apples
Asian Pears
Beets
Black Eyed Peas

Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Corn
Dates

Edamame
Fava Beans
Figs
Ginger

Grapes
Horseradish
Jack Fruit

Lavender
Leeks
Lima beans
Olives

Onions
Oranges
Pears
Pecans

Persimmons
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Quince

Rutabaga
Turmeric
Turnips