Is it beneficial to eat more vegetables in the dog days? Doctor: Follow the three not-eating principles, otherwise it may lead to spleen deficiency!

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In the scorching summer, the arrival of the three dog days undoubtedly makes people feel the oppression of high temperatures.
However, in this intolerable hot season, our bodies are silently bearing the burden.
At this time, choosing the right diet is especially important. There is a saying that eating more green vegetables during the dog days is beneficial to the body, but is this really the case? Doctors propose the principle of “following the three not eating rule, otherwise it will lead to spleen deficiency.”
So, what exactly are the three not eating principles? Why does not following them lead to spleen deficiency? Let’s delve into it from a scientific perspective.
First and foremost, understanding the characteristics of the dog days is crucial.
Many people at this time will choose to eat more green vegetables, thinking that green vegetables clear heat and detoxify, which is good for health. However, the reality is not so simple.
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For ease of understanding, we can analyze with a specific story, assuming there is a middle-aged man who pays special attention to his diet during the dog days, consuming a large amount of vegetables every day, especially raw lettuce salads.
He believed that this could reduce heat and benefit the body. However, not long after, this man began to feel weak, loss of appetite, and even symptoms of diarrhea. After a medical examination, it was found that he was actually suffering from spleen deficiency.
From a medical perspective, the symptoms of spleen deficiency include fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, and loose stools. Spleen deficiency is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly referring to the weakening of spleen function, inability to properly digest food and water moisture.
Eating too many cold green vegetables during the dog days will increase cold in the body, inhibit the function of the spleen and stomach, and thus lead to spleen deficiency. This contrasts sharply with the traditional view that “eating more green vegetables is good.” In fact, while green vegetables are good, they should be consumed in moderation and attention should be paid to the method of consumption.
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