On the first day of returning to work after the holiday, we also ushered in the first solar term of summer – Lixia.
“Su Wen Four Qi Regulating Gods” records : “Xia and April, this is called Fan Xiu; Heaven and Earth are in harmony, and all things are magnificent.”< /p>
The arrival of Lixia also means that everything has entered the late stage of growth, and the harvest of a year depends on the performance of the crops in this summer, so this is why since ancient times, the Chinese have attached great importance to “Lixia” This solar term.
As soon as the beginning of summer arrives, it’s time to “eat melon” again< /p>
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and people will inevitably get irritable and angry, and their appetite will also decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to keep light in diet, mainly based on foods that are easy to digest and rich in vitamins.
Especially for the young and the frail, symptoms such as loss of appetite, upset qi, fatigue and fatigue often appear at this time. Fortunately, as soon as the beginning of summer arrives, various ‘melons’ also All appear.
Therefore, at this moment, we recommend that friends eat more melons and spend the summer refreshingly:
First, cucumber
The most common vegetable in summer is cucumber, which has a crisp taste and is rich in nutrients. , such as containing a large amount of vitamin a, vitamin b1, not only has the effect of calming the mind, but also anti-aging.
In addition, studies have found that in addition to cellulose, cucumber can increase satiety, and it also contains glycolic acid, which can inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat to a certain extent. .
Second, bitter gourd
From health From the point of view, bitter gourd is the most suitable vegetable to eat in summer.
First of all, bitter gourd is cold in nature. For people with heat, upset, dry mouth, eating some bitter gourd properly can achieve a good effect of clearing heat and relieving heat.
Secondly, bitter gourd also contains substances similar to insulin, which has a very obvious effect on blood sugar regulation.
The last and most important point is that in summer, the weather is hot, and many people are prone to sore throats. At this time, eating more bitter gourd can eliminate fire and detoxify.
Third, winter melon
to say The vegetables that must be eaten in summer have to be mentioned as wax gourd, because wax gourd is rich in water, does not contain fat, and is high in vitamins.
In addition, winter melon also contains propanedioic acid. The existence of this substance can also inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat. It is a rare ingredient for people who are losing weight.
So after the summer, you might as well use winter melon to make soup, which is delicious and relieves the heat.
Fourth, loofah
loofah, Also known as Tian loofah, Tian Luo, cotton melon, cloth melon, Tianluo melon, Tian Diao melon, etc.
Among melon vegetables, loofah is also very rich in carotene and vitamin A, and also contains very good trace elements such as calcium, iron, and zinc.
Especially in this hot summer, it is a wonderful choice to have one more vegetable at this time, whether it is to improve the taste or supplement nutrition.
Of course, in addition to melons, these two vegetables are also worthy of starting summer:
Kangkong
Summer is the season of crazy growth of water spinach. In order to adapt to the season, we should also eat more water spinach, because it is rich in cellulose, which is not only nutritious but also low fat.
If you have indigestion, Eating some water spinach can promote gastrointestinal motility, shorten the time for metabolites to accumulate in the body, and then achieve the effect of clearing the intestines, reducing fat and detoxification.
Yam
If you want in summer In terms of health, yam is also a must-have vegetable, becauseBecause the content of vitamins and minerals in yam is very rich, it can achieve the effect of expelling wind, removing dampness, invigorating Qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach to a certain extent.
Especially because the temperature is too high, people with inappetence and strong deficiency of fire, eat more yam, which can effectively improve the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach, thereby enhancing the body’s immunity.
Bitter melons may be poisoned when eaten, be careful!
It is worth noting that not only the bitterness of all melons is beneficial, for vegetables such as gourd, loofah, gourd, these vegetables are prone to produce a kind of Bitter toxic substances —- carotene.
Studies have shown that carotene is a highly toxic substance, which can produce strong cytotoxicity in the human body, which can easily cause a variety of poisoning symptoms, such as gastrointestinal bleeding and liver function damage. , hair loss, etc., which may lead to death in severe cases.
Therefore, in addition to bitter gourd, if you encounter cucurbit vegetables or fruits that are too bitter to swallow, I advise you not to eat them well.