Under the scorching sun, how to prevent the sun is the most concerned topic. Lycopene contained in tomato is a bioactive substance, which has strong anti-oxidation and anti-radiation ability, and can effectively prevent the damage of free radicals, ultraviolet rays and various external radiation to skin cells and prevent the production of melanin.

Lycopene can also play a strong antioxidant role and protect the skin. At the same time, tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C, which can promote the production of collagen, help the skin maintain elasticity and avoid relaxation.

2, bitter gourd cool and reduce fire

Eating bitter gourd on a hot day is conducive to lowering the temperature and reducing the fire, and the momordicoside and bitterness contained in it can strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite; Quinine, an alkaloid substance contained in it, has the effects of promoting diuresis and blood circulation, diminishing inflammation and reducing fever, clearing away heart fire and improving eyesight;

Bitter gourd has a high content of vitamin C, which can prevent scurvy and improve the body's resistance. In addition, bitter gourd also contains substances similar to insulin, which can lower blood sugar and is an ideal health food for diabetic patients. Bitter gourd is the coldest common fruit, so pregnant women and people with deficiency of spleen and stomach should eat less.

3. Andrographis paniculata can relieve summer heat and reduce fever.

Andrographis paniculata, also known as Sophora alopecuroides, is cold in nature and bitter in taste. Fresh food can be used as both medicine and food, which can effectively relieve summer heat, cool blood and reduce swelling. It has different degrees of curative effect on acute bacillary dysentery, acute gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection, common cold, tracheitis, pneumonia, cholecystitis, swelling and pain of oropharynx, scald and poisonous insect bite. Need to be reminded that andrographis paniculata is cool, and people who are weak, prone to diarrhea and colds are best to eat less.