1. Cucumber vegetables (1) Bitter gourd: Although bitter, bitter gourd is a good "medicine". In summer, people get angry easily and have no appetite. Bitter gourd has the effects of detoxification, cooling and heatstroke prevention. Eating bitter gourd can stimulate appetite, refresh the mind and help digestion. It is the most suitable melon vegetable to eat in summer, and it is also a seasonal vegetable in summer. (2) Luffa: In summer, a large number of Luffa are listed. Luffa is rich in nutrients, including protein, fat, starch, sugar, vitamins and other nutrients. Chinese medicine believes that loofah is sweet and cool, and has the effects of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and asthma, cooling blood and detoxifying. You can eat more loofah in summer. (3) Cucumber: Cucumber is also the peak season in summer. The water content of cucumber is the highest among all foods. In addition, cucumber is cool and has the effects of clearing heat, diuresis and detoxification. Very suitable for cold salad in summer. (4) Wax gourd: Wax gourd is a kind of melon vegetable which can be used as medicine and food, and it is an indispensable vegetable in summer. Eating more wax gourd in summer can quench thirst and relieve summer heat, and reduce fire and dryness. 2. Leafy vegetables (1) Chinese cabbage: Chinese cabbage is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and carotene. It is also one of the main vegetables in summer. It is rich in potassium and folic acid after cooking. Pregnant women and children and adolescents should eat more during their growth and development. (2) Water spinach: Water spinach can be seen all year round, but it is rich in summer. Eating in summer can clear away heat and detoxify, moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. In addition, there are red amaranth, Shanghai green, sweet potato leaves, rape, fungus, leek, etc., which are all suitable for summer consumption. 3. Fruits and vegetables (1) Eggplant: Summer is also the season when eggplant is on the market. It contains nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It's best not to peel it when eating, but to eat it directly together. (2) Tomatoes: Tomatoes are vegetables that often appear on the table in summer. They are extremely nutritious and contain many vitamins. Eating in summer can also effectively prevent heatstroke. (3) Cowpea (long beans): beans planted in the open field generally mature in June-September. People often eat cowpea in hot season, which not only tastes fragrant, but also promotes gastrointestinal peristalsis, invigorating stomach and benefiting qi. In addition, beans should be cooked and eaten while they are hot. Immature beans can easily lead to diarrhea and poisoning.