With the footsteps of summer gradually deepening, we usher in the “Major Heat” of the 24 solar terms, which is the most hot and intolerable time of the year. The scorching sun, the rising heat, it seems that even the air is conveying the passion and challenge of summer. In such days, how to adjust diet to cool down, maintain body balance and health becomes our indispensable life wisdom.
Tomorrow is the Major Heat, traditional customs and modern science tell us that although mung beans and ginger often have the effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat in summer, excessive consumption also needs caution, especially for those with cold physique or in special periods. Therefore, let us explore together those “five treasures” more suitable for the Major Heat season, which can help us stay cool in summer.
One, Wax Gourd: Summer companion for clearing heat and diuresis
Wax gourd, with its high water content and low calories, becomes a frequent visitor on the table during the Major Heat season. It not only contains a variety of vitamins and minerals but also effectively promotes water metabolism in the body, clears heat, relieves heat, and promotes diuresis to reduce swelling. A bowl of clear stewed wax gourd soup, or a simple stir-fried wax gourd with shrimp, can make people feel a touch of coolness and comfort in the hot summer.
Two, Cucumber: Crispy and refreshing natural choice
When it comes to cooling down in summer, how can we miss the presence of cucumbers? Cucumbers are not only crisp in texture, abundant in water, but also rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, which helps promote digestion and replenish the lost water and electrolytes due to sweating. Whether eaten raw, cold mixed, or juiced, it can quickly bring coolness and comfort to the body.
Three, Bitter Gourd: Healthy guardian with bitter and sweet taste
Although named “bitter,” bitter gourd stands out in summer with its unique bitter taste and rich nutritional value. Bitter gourd contains bioactive ingredients such as bitter gourd saponin, with the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and eye-clearing. Through clever cooking, such as stir-fried bitter gourd with eggs, bitter gourd stuffed with meat, not only can reduce its bitterness but also let the taste buds experience a different summer style.
Four, Lotus Seed: Summer sacred product for nourishing the heart and calming the mind
During the Major Heat season, people tend to be upset due to high temperatures, at this time, lotus seeds become a good product for nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Lotus seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, especially the component of lianxin alkaloids, which have the effects of calming the mind, assisting sleep, and calming the mind. A bowl of Tremella lotus seed soup, or a simple lotus seed porridge, can help us maintain inner peace and tranquility in the hot summer.
Five, Watermelon: Ambassador of coolness in summer
When it comes to cooling down in summer, how can we not mention watermelon? As a representative fruit of summer, watermelon, with its sweet and juicy taste and abundant water content, has become the first choice for people to relieve heat and cool down. Watermelon is not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also has a good diuretic effect, helping the body excrete excess water and toxins. Whether eaten directly cut into pieces, or juiced, it can make people feel cool and comfortable from the inside out in the hot summer.
Tomorrow is the Major Heat, let us take these “five treasures” as companions, use scientific dietary methods to meet the challenges of summer, and enjoy a refreshing, healthy, and happy summer.
