1, eat jiaozi. There are folk proverbs in Futian, such as "radish can grow buckwheat when it's on its head, but buckwheat can grow when it's on its feet", and "jiaozi can grow buckwheat when it's on its head, and pancakes spread eggs when it's on its feet". People in Furi have poor appetite, which is commonly called bitter summer, and jiaozi is the food to stimulate appetite and relieve hunger in traditional customs.
2, eat lotus roots. During the small solar terms, people have the custom of eating lotus root in summer. Lotus root contains a lot of carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other vitamins, and Vc, potassium and dietary fiber are more, which has the effects of clearing away heat, nourishing blood and relieving annoyance.
3. Mutton. The custom of eating mutton in Xuzhou can be traced back to the period of Yao and Shun. In Pengcheng, there is a saying that there is a bowl of soup for sheep without a prescription from a god doctor.
4, eat three treasures. The arrival of the summer heat means that it is about to enter the dog days. At this time, the weather is hot, the human body sweats a lot and consumes a lot. Health care must pay attention to supplementing physical strength, relieving fever and preventing heatstroke. At this time of year, people have the custom of eating three treasures-Monopterus albus, honey lotus root and mung bean sprouts.
5. Eat mangoes. The farmer's proverb about Xiao Xia says, "Eat mangoes in Xiao Xia", in Taiwan Province area. Summer is the most mature and delicious season of mango. Because mango contains a lot of vitamins, eating mango regularly can moisturize the skin.