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As far as food is concerned, "bitter" food is the natural enemy of "fire". The reason why bitter food is bitter is because it contains bitter substances such as alkaloids and urea. Traditional Chinese medicine research has found that these bitter substances have the functions of relieving fever, removing summer heat and eliminating fatigue. The best bitter food is bitter gourd. Whether it is cold salad, stir-fry or soup, as long as it can be cooked well without losing its "blue color", it can achieve the purpose of "removing fire". Apart from bitter gourd, there are other bitter foods that also have good "removing fire" effects, such as almonds, bitter vegetables, kudingcha, celery and cabbage. It can also clear away heat and relieve summer heat.
In summer, we should eat more bitter food, more fruits and vegetables, and more sweet and refreshing fresh fruits and vegetables. Experts point out that Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, watermelon, hawthorn, apple and grape are rich in minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and silicon, which have the magical effect of calming the nerves and reducing fire. Therefore, eat more in summer and eat these foods often.