The dog days of summer are the hottest time of the year, traditionally considered the peak period of the body’s yang energy and a good time for nurturing the body and promoting growth and development.
Watermelon is rich in water and various vitamins, with the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat; mung bean soup, on the other hand, has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and relieving heat and promoting diuresis. In moderate amounts, both of these foods are suitable for consumption during the dog days of summer. However, it is important to note that excessive consumption may lead to diarrhea or other discomfort, so moderation is key.
1. Winter melon and duck soup: Winter melon has the functions of diuresis, reducing swelling, clearing heat, and relieving summer heat, and when stewed with duck meat, it can not only replenish protein but also clear heat and relieve summer heat.
2. Loofah and egg soup: Loofah has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood, and promoting blood circulation. When combined with eggs, it is rich in nutrients and has a refreshing taste.
3. Tremella and lotus seed porridge: Tremella is rich in collagen, with the functions of moistening the lungs, nourishing yin, and nourishing the stomach; lotus seeds can nourish the heart and calm the spirit. This soup is suitable for nurturing the heart and calming the spirit in summer, relieving irritability.
4. Coix seed and red bean soup: Coix seeds and red beans both have the functions of invigorating the spleen, eliminating dampness, promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling. In the damp and hot dog days of summer, this soup can help eliminate internal dampness and maintain body health.
