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In the first ten days of the beginning of autumn, the focus is on invigorating the spleen and removing dampness. Remember to “eat 3 things, do 1 thing”, to have a comfortable summer.

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For the first ten days of the first period of extreme heat, the key is to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness, remember to “eat 3 things, do 1 thing,” and have a comfortable summer.

We are already in the first period of extreme heat, and these ten days are very important because the first period is the least hot during the entire Dog Days. Only by taking care of your body during this time can you pass the whole Dog Days more comfortably. Even when it gets hotter later, it won’t be so hard to endure.

During these ten days, invigorating the spleen and dispelling dampness is crucial. Regardless of age or gender, everyone should pay attention to health. So, how should you do it? Next, I will share with you: to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness, remember to “eat 3 things, do 1 thing,” and your body will be in a better state for a comfortable summer.

Eat 3 things

1. Job’s Tears

Job’s tears are good for dispelling dampness, especially suitable to eat when the weather is hot in summer. You can also cook them together with red beans to make a soup for the whole family.

【Red Bean and Job’s Tears Soup】

Ingredients: red beans, Job’s tears, rock sugar, water

Wash the red beans and Job’s tears, as they both take time to cook, it’s best to soak them in water beforehand. After soaking, put the red beans and Job’s tears in a pot, add enough water, and boil. After cooking for an hour, you can serve and enjoy.

2. Winter Melon

Winter melon is also good for invigorating the spleen and dispelling dampness, and it’s a seasonal vegetable for the Dog Days. Eating more of it helps with improving health and provides sufficient hydration.

【Winter Melon Meatball Soup】

Ingredients: winter melon, meatballs, goji berries, coriander/scallions, salt, chicken stock, cooking oil

After peeling the winter melon, cut it into small pieces. Prepare pork meatballs, goji berries, and coriander or scallions. Heat a little cooking oil in a pot, stir-fry the winter melon briefly, then add enough water and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs and cook for 2-3 minutes, season with salt and chicken stock, sprinkle coriander or scallions, add goji berries, and serve.

3. Malabar Spinach

Malabar spinach, though not as popular, is rich in nutrients. Eating it in summer to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness has a good nourishing effect.

【Steamed Malabar Spinach】

Ingredients: Malabar spinach, flour, cornmeal, garlic, light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, chicken stock, sesame oil

1. After washing the Malabar spinach, dry excess water. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of cornmeal, mix well to ensure the spinach is coated with the flour.

2. Prepare a steamer with water. Steam the Malabar spinach for about 5 minutes. Once done, remove and let cool. Next, finely chop some garlic, place in a small bowl, add some light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, chicken stock, and sesame oil for seasoning. Dip the Malabar spinach in the sauce and enjoy.

Do 1 thing

Exercise, when it comes to doing one thing, it means exercise. If you lack physical activity, it’s easy to accumulate excessive dampness, resulting in lack of vitality and agility. Therefore, it’s essential to enhance physical exercise. However, if you haven’t been active for a long time, avoid intense activities; walking or light jogging is sufficient.

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