Dishes such as lentils, green vegetables, sprouts, mustard greens, coriander, peppers, leeks, etc. are hot in nature.

Shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers, winter melons, spinach, mung bean sprouts, eggplants, bitter gourds, tomatoes and other vegetables are benign.

1. Lentils

Lentils are sweet in taste and neutral in nature. They are returned to the stomach meridian. The qi is fragrant but not stringy. It is mild in nature and slightly yellow in color. It is most compatible with the temperament. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the body, replenishing qi, reducing dampness and relieving heat. It is mainly used to treat syndromes such as spleen deficiency and dampness, less food and loose stools, dampness and turbidity, excessive vaginal discharge in women, summer heat-dampness injuries, vomiting, diarrhea and tendon contraction.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber is rich in protein, sugar, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Cucumber contains fine cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help the elimination of feces in the body. Nutrient-rich cucumbers are good for "cleaning" garbage in the body. Regular consumption can help prevent kidney stones.

3. Coriander

The stems and leaves of coriander can be used as vegetables and spices, and have the effect of strengthening the stomach and digestion; the fruit can extract aromatic oil; the seeds contain about 20% oil; and the fruit is used as medicine, and has It has the effects of dispelling wind, relieving rash, strengthening the stomach and eliminating phlegm.

4. Leeks

The main nutrients of leeks are vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, carotene, carbohydrates and minerals.

Leeks are also rich in fiber. Every 100 grams of leeks contains 1.5 grams of fiber, which is higher than green onions and celery. It can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent the occurrence of colorectal cancer, and at the same time reduce cholesterol levels. Its absorption plays a role in preventing and treating arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and other diseases.

5. Bitter melon

Bitter melon can relieve heat in the heart and eliminate toxins in the body. The best way to eat bitter melon is cold salad. Cold cooking can well retain the vitamins contained in bitter melon. If stir-frying is used, a large amount of these vitamins will be lost during the stir-frying process, and the oil content after stir-frying is relatively high. People will consume more oil after eating, and it will not have the effect of cooling and reducing fire.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia--Hot Foods

Baidu Encyclopedia--Cold Foods