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May 5 marks the beginning of the summer solar term.
There are four seasons in a year, and no matter which season it is, it is very suitable for health preservation. Especially in summer, if everyone can do a good job in health preservation, physical fitness will improve, and health will be better.
There has always been a saying in folklore about “tasting the three delicacies of the beginning of summer,” which refers to several types. Those who understand it should know they are classified into “three delicacies of the earth,” “three delicacies of the tree,” and “three delicacies of the water.”
The so-called “three delicacies of the earth” refers to fava beans, amaranth, and garlic sprouts; “three delicacies of the tree” includes green plums, apricots, and cherries; “three delicacies of the water” refers to shad fish, pomfret, and yellow croaker.
Each of these so-called three delicacies has relatively high nutritional value. At the beginning of summer, eating some can adequately supplement the necessary nutrients for our bodies.
In addition, during summer, frequently consuming these three types of melons is also beneficial for health:
First is bitter melon: Bitter melon is recognized as a green vegetable with very high nutritional value, and its medicinal value is also very significant.
In summer, due to rising temperatures, many people are prone to experiencing heat conditions, and bitter melon is a vegetable that can help cool the body. It has effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, replenishing energy and essence, and relieving summer heat.
Thus, eating some can help reduce liver heat, and appropriately consuming bitter melon is also beneficial for fat breakdown, making it friendly for those trying to lose weight.
Another is loofah. Loofah is also a common vegetable in summer. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, loofah has a sweet taste and a cool nature that can help clear summer heat, cool the blood, detoxify and relieve constipation, nourish the skin, and benefit the meridians.
For women, regularly consuming some loofah can help prevent breast hyperplasia. When eating loofah, it is best to peel it first, as this will make it easier to digest.
Another type of melon is cucumber. Among all melons, cucumber is considered the most nutrient-rich and has always been referred to as a “good medicine for the world.”
The “Compendium of Materia Medica” records that cucumber has effects such as clearing heat and quenching thirst, promoting urination, and reducing swelling. Cucumber contains abundant mucilage, fruit acids, and bioactive enzymes, and regularly consuming it can promote metabolism, clear heat and facilitate diuresis, and prevent constipation.
Therefore, in summer, eating more cucumber is also an excellent choice.
The beginning of summer indicates the start of a new season. During summer, many people are prone to experiencing heat conditions or a lack of appetite. Thus, in daily dietary choices, it is advisable to choose some foods that can clear heat and relieve fire, such as the three types of melons mentioned. Eating more of them is more beneficial for health.
