1. Beginning of Summer eggs. Among the people, there is a saying that "eating eggs in Beginning of Summer will break them with stones", which means that eating eggs in Beginning of Summer will make people energetic. Children hang eggshell covers made of silk thread around their necks, and put hard-boiled eggs and duck eggs in them. Some even draw patterns on the eggs to compete with each other, which is called egg banging. There is also "Eat eggs in the Beginning of Summer, and the hot weather will not make the summer". It is said that from the Beginning of Summer, the weather becomes sunny and warm and gradually becomes hot. Many people, especially children, will feel tired and weak in their limbs, lose appetite and gradually lose weight. This is called "Xia Xia". Empress Nuwa told the people that on the day of the Beginning of Summer every year, boiled chicken, duck and goose eggs should be hung on children's chests to avoid summer heat. Children will also get together in small groups and play egg fighting games.

2. "Weighing People" in the Beginning of Summer. People hang scales under big trees outdoors to weigh children and the elderly to test the changes in their bodies over the year. A stool is hung from the scale hook, and everyone takes turns sitting on the stool to weigh people. The person weighing the scales said auspicious words while weighing the flowers. In fact, in the beginning, we only used weighing to understand a person's health status. People who are too fat or too thin will be pointed out in good faith, which will play a certain guiding role in subsequent nutrition and food ingredients. Slowly it became recognized by everyone and passed down.

3. Beginning of Summer porridge. According to local historical records, in ancient my country, the annual "Beginning of Summer" solar term formed folk customs of eating porridge and porridge. Folklore says that drinking Beginning of Summer porridge on the day of Beginning of Summer can ensure a safe and disease-free year. In fact, in the past, nutrition was basically supplemented by drinking porridge. Gradually, the habit of drinking porridge on Beginning of Summer evolved. .

4. Beginning of Summer noodles. There was a proverb in the past: eating noodles in the beginning of summer and eating noodles in the winter. Especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, eating noodles in the beginning of summer is an important custom in many areas. There is also a saying among the people that "if you eat the noodles in the beginning of summer, you will grow taller every day." ", because northerners eat noodles every day, they don't particularly care about eating noodles during this solar term.

5. Maintain health in the Beginning of Summer. During the Beginning of Summer, people tend to be impatient, so they should slowly learn to maintain health after the Beginning of Summer. Health preservation is reflected in many aspects, including external ones, such as sports and fitness, and internal ones, such as food. , mood adjustment, and for food lovers, some suggestions on diet and health are also given. Eating nuts regularly can effectively strengthen and protect the heart. Eating nuts such as dried fruits, almonds, pecans and peanuts can help protect your heart. Since the yang energy is strong outside in summer, you should eat more light foods, such as cabbage, bitter gourd, loofah, etc.