It is a very old traditional custom to eat millet in summer and millet in summer. So what do "millet" and "millet" mean? "Millet" is a kind of crop, also known as "millet" and "millet", which can be used to make wine and cakes. "Valley" refers to whole grains, including cereal crops, fresh vegetables and fruits. Whole grains can not only promote digestion, but also play a role in invigorating spleen and qi. The summer heat is the day with the highest temperature and the most sunshine in a year. After the summer heat, the temperature rises gradually and the weather is extremely sultry. In this weather, people are prone to sweat and lose water, and potassium ions in the human body will be lost with sweat, which can cause fatigue, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, etc. You should eat more fruits and vegetables containing potassium.

Fresh vegetables and fruits in whole grains contain more potassium, such as bananas, apricots, lychees, peaches and plums. Vegetables such as green vegetables, green onions, celery, edamame and corn are also rich in potassium. Today, I recommend three kinds of vegetables and fruits to you, which can not only strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, but also promote digestion and supplement potassium.

Three kinds of vegetables

First, amaranth

Amaranth is also called Chinese cuisine, red cuisine, corn cuisine, Laolaishao, Renqing, etc. Amaranth has extremely high nutritional value and is rich in various trace elements, so there are folk sayings: "In June, amaranth will be eaten, and in July, amaranth meat will be exchanged", and there are also sayings that "in June, amaranth will compete for eggs, but in July, amaranth gold will not be exchanged". This season is a good time to eat amaranth. You can blanch it with water and eat it cold. You can also eat it with fried meat or eggs. For details, please refer to my previous article.

Second, corn

In fact, you may not know that corn has always been known as longevity food. It is rich in protein, trace elements, vitamins, fat, cellulose, etc. It tastes sweet and can be used in all kinds of dishes. It is also the main raw material for industrial alcohol, gasoline additives and soju. What everyone likes best is to cook and eat corn, which is not only convenient, but also available everywhere. In fact, corn can also be used for porridge, making tortillas, baking and so on.

Third, mung beans

Mung bean contains a high content of protein and a series of nutrients such as vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, carotene, etc. Mung bean has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials and removing intestinal impurities. In summer, drinking mung bean water has a good function of reducing summer heat, and can effectively maintain the dynamic balance of water and electrolyte in the body and effectively replenish water in the body. Boiling a bowl of mung bean porridge in summer is a common drink. In fact, there are many ways for mung beans to participate in dishes, which can be used to make cold cakes, popsicles, soup and snacks.

3 kinds of fruits

First, bananas

Banana has a particularly high nutritional value. It is rich in protein fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, carotene, vitamin B, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other trace elements. Among them, the potassium content is the highest among fruits. Regular eating of bananas can play a role in relaxing bowels and slimming, and it is a food suitable for all ages. Banana and milk (detailed in the previous article) is a very good drink in summer, which can supplement potassium and prevent heatstroke.

Second, mango

Mango contains protein, sugar, plant fiber and so on, especially the precursor carotene of vitamin A, which is rare in other fruits. Secondly, protein, vitamin C, minerals, fats, sugars and so on are very rich. Mango has the reputation of "king of tropical fruits" and has high nutritional value. The content of vitamin A in mango is very high, and the content of vitamin C also exceeds that of oranges and strawberries which we think contain the most vitamin C.

Third, apples

Apple has a high nutritional value. Contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, sugars, fats, and nutrients necessary for the brain. Eating apples can not only lose weight, but also help digestion, reduce internal fire, and help the body excrete and detoxify. The most nutritious part of apple is its skin, which not only contains a lot of fiber, but also contains a lot of vitamin C. Phenols contained in apple have antioxidant effect and can protect nerve cells from harmful substances and toxins. In the north, apples can be canned at home, or steamed and cooled to drink juice. They are very good to eat in summer.

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