In the summertime, during the high-temperature and humid Sanfu period, the body is prone to fatigue and loss of appetite. At this time, it is advisable to choose foods that are easy to digest, can stimulate the appetite, and relieve heat to maintain the body. Here are some suitable nourishing foods for the Sanfu period:
– Mung beans: With its heat-clearing, detoxifying, heat-relieving, and thirst-quenching properties, consuming mung beans in moderation during the hot summer days can effectively alleviate discomfort caused by the heatwave, stimulate appetite, and aid digestion.
– Watermelon: Known as a cooling summer fruit, watermelon is not only sweet and juicy but also hydrating, promoting metabolism, reducing the risk of heatstroke, and relieving throat discomfort due to heat.
– Winter melon: Winter melon, low in calories, sugars, and fats, has the effects of heat-clearing, detoxifying, diuresis, and reducing swelling. Consuming winter melon during the Sanfu period can boost metabolism, control calorie intake, and help eliminate edema.
– Tofu: Tofu, high in protein, low in calories, and fats, is beneficial for nourishing the spleen and stomach, and heat-clearing and detoxifying. It provides essential nutrients, helps lower cholesterol, promotes gastrointestinal motility, and relieves constipation.
– Job’s tears: As a nutritious whole grain, Job’s tears can invigorate the spleen, remove dampness, clear heat, and detoxify, making it particularly suitable for consumption during the Sanfu period. It helps eliminate internal dampness, reduce edema, boost immunity, and relieve fatigue.
In addition, bitter melon, cucumber, lotus root slices, and seaweed are also excellent choices for heat-clearing, detoxifying, and increasing appetite, suitable for enjoyment through various cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or brewing soup.
While enjoying these nourishing foods, it is essential to maintain a balanced diet, ensure comprehensive nutrition, control food intake, avoid excessive consumption of high-calorie and greasy foods to prevent increasing digestive burden. Moreover, adjust the diet according to individual constitution, timely supplement fluids, reduce outdoor activities in high-temperature environments, and maintain overall health.
In summary, the diet during the Sanfu period should focus on freshness and nutritional balance, combined with personal preferences, allowing healthy and delicious meals to bring a touch of coolness and comfort to the hot summer.
