Eat more melons and vegetables in summer. First, because the temperature is high in summer, the human body loses more water than in other seasons and must be replenished in time. Melon vegetables have a high water content, such as cucumber, winter melon, pumpkin, bitter melon, loofah, zucchini, etc., with a water content of more than 90%. The water content of winter melon ranks highest among vegetables, up to 96%, followed by cucumber, pumpkin, loofah, chayote, pumpkin, bitter melon, watermelon, etc. This means that eating 500 grams of vegetables is equivalent to drinking 450 ml of high-quality water. And the water inside is natural, clean, nutritious and biologically active water filtered through multiple layers of biofilm. It is unmatched by drinking water produced in any factory and is the best among vegetables. In addition, all melons and vegetables are high in potassium and low in sodium, which can lower blood pressure and protect blood vessels. The second reason is that you should eat more cool vegetables in summer, which are good for producing body fluids and quenching thirst, relieving irritability and heat, clearing away heat and purging fire, detoxifying and laxative. Many melon vegetables are cool vegetables, except for pumpkins and pumpkins, which are warm in nature. In addition, others such as bitter melon, loofah, cucumber, vegetable melon, watermelon, melon, etc. are all cool vegetables. These vegetables are in their peak production period, so you might as well eat them regularly to help reduce heat and heat. Let me introduce to you some common melon vegetables in summer. I hope that in addition to tasting the fresh and delicious food, you can also make better use of these melon vegetables for summer health care. "The Gentleman in Vegetables" and "Plant Insulin" - Bitter Melon Bitter melon is very rich in nutrients. It contains the highest protein, fat, carbohydrates, etc. among melon vegetables, especially vitamin C, which is as high as 84 mg per 100 grams, which is about the same as that of winter melon. 5 times that of cucumbers, 14 times that of cucumbers, and 21 times that of pumpkins, ranking first among melons. Bitter melon also contains crude fiber, carotene, momordica glycosides, various minerals, amino acids, etc. Bitter melon has the effects of clearing away heat and eliminating troubles, detoxifying, improving eyesight, replenishing qi and aphrodisiac. The bitter taste of bitter melon comes from its anti-malarial component - quinine (cinchona). Quinine can affect the body temperature center, so bitter melon has antipyretic effects. Bitter melon also contains more lipoproteins, which can improve human immunity. Regular consumption can enhance people's physical fitness. In recent years, pharmacological analysis has shown that the bitter melon polypeptides contained in bitter melon have the function of quickly lowering blood sugar and can prevent and improve the complications of diabetes. It is praised as "phytoinsulin". Therefore, nutritionists and doctors recommend bitter melon as an auxiliary food for the treatment of diabetes. Bitter melon can be eaten in a variety of ways. It can be shredded, sliced, diced, served cold, made into soup, stir-fried, stir-fried with meat, or grilled with fish. It is tender and refreshing, with a unique flavor. The best thing is that the bitter taste of bitter melon does not affect the taste of other ingredients in the dish. Therefore, bitter melon is known as the "gentleman of dishes". We need to remind everyone that bitter melon tastes better when it is a little raw. Generally, medium-ripe and green color is the best, and the loss of nutrients will be less. For example, vitamin C is easily destroyed by high temperatures. If it is simmered too crispy, not only will it not be crispy, but it will also taste relatively bitter. For those who cannot adapt to the bitter taste of bitter melon, it is recommended to choose bitter melons with large, plump and upright fruit tumors when purchasing. Such bitter melons are generally not too bitter. You can also slice the bitter melon and eat it chilled with your favorite condiments. The climate in summer is hot and people's digestive function is relatively weak. Therefore, the diet should be light and not fat, sweet or thick. Eat more grains to cool the body, and do not overeat hot foods to avoid heating up. What are the health recipes in summer? Take a look. Tomato Tremella Soup strengthens the brain and prevents aging. When climate changes, stress or dietary disorders, some symptoms of internal heat are likely to occur. For example, stomach fire can cause stomach pain, dry stool, bad breath and other symptoms; lung fire can cause hemoptysis, cough, yellow phlegm and other symptoms; liver fire can cause irritability and insomnia; and heart fire can cause palpitations and upset. Introducing 7 symptomatic dietary remedies to resolve uneasiness: lotus seed cake. Lotus seeds have a long lifespan. Many herbal books in the past dynasties believe that lotus seeds can prolong life. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists lotus seeds as the top grade, which can support destiny. Lotus seeds have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart, calming the mind, and anti-aging. Dietary prescription: 50 grams of lotus seeds, 30 grams of white tuckahoe, 50 grams of yam, 50 grams of glutinous rice, 30 grams of rice, appropriate amount of white sugar, steamed into cake. Taking it daily can prolong life, calm the mind and nourish the heart. Dark complexion: Tomato Tremella Soup Tremella fungus can moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, promote body fluids and nourish yin. It can also eliminate muscle fatigue, strengthen the brain and prevent aging. Dietary treatment: 1 water-haired Tremella fuciformis, put it in a casserole and boil until thick and soft. Then wash 1 tomato, peel and mash it, put it into the Tremella fuciformis soup and boil it. Add some rock sugar to season it and eat it. Slight dry cough: Glutinous rice, lily and sweet apricot porridge. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lily is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold in nature. It enters the heart and lung meridians and is a clearing and tonic product.

It has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the mind, antipyretic and diuretic, relieving cough and asthma, regulating the stomach and strengthening the spleen. Dietary prescription: 100 grams of glutinous rice, 30 grams of lily, and 20 grams of sweet almonds. Wash and cook into porridge. Slightly phlegm-fire: Honey Sydney Pear is known as the "father of all fruits". It has the functions of moistening the lungs and clearing phlegm, reducing fire and removing heat, calming and calming the nerves, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Dietary prescription: 1 Sydney pear, cut into small pieces and mixed with appropriate amount of honey before eating. It is sweet and delicious and can eliminate phlegm and fire. Weak body: American ginseng porridge American ginseng, also called American ginseng. The saponins it contains have significant anti-fatigue and anti-hypoxia capabilities. Dietary therapy: When people suffer from yin deficiency, shortness of breath, dry mouth, thirst, and sluggishness, adding some American ginseng to porridge or stew can not only calm them down, but also provide gentle nourishment. Bloated body: Apple Yam Juice. The pectin, cellulose and hemicellulose contained in apples have the function of adsorbing cholesterol and expelling it from the body with feces, thus reducing the cholesterol content in the blood. It is suitable for people who want to lose weight. Yam is also a traditional Chinese medicine, which can calm the mind and calm the mind, replenish the vital energy, help the five internal organs, and strengthen the muscles and bones. hh Dietary Recipe: Peel 1 apple and 1 cooked yam, cut them into small pieces evenly, put them into a juicer, add a little pure water and stir them into juice, then season with honey and drink. Balance weight loss and beauty - Cucumber Cucumber was originally called "cucurbit" because it was introduced from the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty. Li Shizhen said: "Zhang Qian brought it to the Western Regions, so it was named cucumber." Cucumber has always been one of people's favorite vegetables. There are many benefits of eating cucumber regularly. The water content of cucumber is 96% to 98%. It is not only crisp, tender and fragrant, but also delicious and rich in nutrients. It contains sugar, minerals, vitamins and a variety of free amino acids, fine cellulose, chlorogenic acid and other ingredients. In particular, cucumbers contain an ingredient called cucurbitacin C, which has certain anti-cancer effects. Cucumber also contains a component called propylene glycol acid, which can inhibit the conversion of excess sugar into fat and has a weight loss effect on obese people. Cucumber also has a certain effect in lowering blood sugar. For diabetics, cucumber is the best food that is both vegetable and fruit. Cucumber juice can also stretch wrinkles and protect the skin. It is a natural raw material commonly used by beauty-loving women in beauty treatments. There are so many benefits of eating cucumbers. It is recommended that everyone eat more of them. Diuretic, heat-clearing, fat-free - winter melon. Winter melon is also called pillow melon because of its shape like a pillow. It is mainly produced in summer. But why is the melon produced in summer named winter melon? This is because when the melon is ripe, there is a layer of white powdery substance on the surface of the melon, which looks like frost and snow in winter, hence the name. Compared with bitter melon and cucumber, winter melon tastes relatively bland and tasteless, but in fact, winter melon is a vegetable with high nutritional value. Nutritionists have found that winter melon is rich in carotene, multiple vitamins and minerals. Every 100 grams of winter melon contains 0.4 grams of protein, 19 mg of calcium, 12 mg of phosphorus, 0.2 mg of iron and multiple vitamins, especially vitamin C. The content is relatively high, containing 18 mg per 100 grams. Winter melon contains less fat and contains propanedioic acid, which can prevent fat accumulation in the body. The skin and meat of winter melon contain more vitamin B1, which can promote the metabolism of sugar and fat. At the same time, because winter melon contains more vitamin C, high potassium content and low sodium content, it is more suitable for patients with hypertension, kidney disease, edema and other diseases who need low-sodium food. Therefore, eating winter melon regularly can not only lose weight but also reduce swelling in patients with nephritis and edema. It is also an ideal vegetable for patients with diabetes and hypertension. Winter melon has been known as a weight loss product since ancient times. "Dietotherapeutic Materia Medica" says: "If you want to be thin, light and healthy, you can eat it regularly; if you want to gain weight, don't eat it." Winter melon is a home-cooked dish suitable for all ages. There are many cooking methods, including roasting, stewing, steaming and It is suitable for making soup. Because winter melon has a light taste, it is usually cooked with meat, ham, chicken, duck, dried shrimps, scallops and other fragrant raw materials, such as "scallop and winter melon balls", "dried seafood and winter melon", "ham and winter melon soup", "old winter melon". "Duck Pot", "Winter Melon Stewed Quail", etc. are all home-cooked dishes that you will never get tired of eating. In the scorching summer, add water to stew winter melon and fresh lotus leaves to make a weight-loss drink that is refreshing, refreshing and thirst-quenching. Treasures all over the body - Luffa Luffa is green and tender, fragrant and crispy. It is a delicacy that can clear away heat, relieve fire, cool blood and detoxify in summer. Luffa is not only rich in nutrients, but also has medicinal value and is full of treasures. Luffa is rich in protein, starch, fat, plant mucus, sugars, minerals and vitamins. It has relatively comprehensive nutritional content. In addition, the color of luffa is green, refreshing and appetizing. It can be eaten in hot summer when you don’t want to eat. Luffa can not only relieve summer heat, but also supplement nutrients, which is very beneficial to health.

The medicinal value of luffa is also very high. The meat, flesh, vines, flowers and leaves all have medicinal value. It can be used as medicine all over the body and can treat many diseases. Decoction of loofah in water, add appropriate amount of honey and take orally, can assist in the treatment of urinary tract infection; loofah flowers have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat lung-heat cough, sore throat, rhinitis, hemorrhoids and other diseases; loofah leaves can reduce inflammation and stop bleeding, and can be used to treat stubborn ringworm. It has a certain effect; the luffa vine has the function of killing insects and detoxifying, and mashed and applied externally can help treat ulcers; the tender luffa used in cooking can clear away heat and dispel wind, cool blood and detoxify, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, and can cure phlegm, constipation, and red urine. Loofah is also a rare natural beauty agent that can eliminate freckles, whiten and remove wrinkles. Women with irregular menstruation and physical fatigue are especially suitable to eat more loofah. Luffa has a green color, smooth and sweet flavor, and fresh and tender flesh. It can be used in soups and stir-fries. The holy beauty product in summer - papaya. Papaya is warm in nature and sour in taste. It enters the liver and spleen meridian. It has the effects of digestion, anthelmintic, clearing away heat and dispelling wind. It mainly treats stomachache, indigestion, dry cough due to lung heat, lactation obstruction, and eczema. , parasitic diseases, cramps and pain in hands and feet and other diseases. The vitamin C content in papaya is 48 times that of apples. It is also rich in carotene, which is a natural antioxidant that can effectively fight the oxidation of cells throughout the body and destroy oxygen free radicals that accelerate human aging. Therefore, eating papaya regularly can improve skin care and delay aging. Functions of papaya: 1. Strengthen the spleen and digestion: The papain in papaya can decompose fat into fatty acids; modern medicine has found that papaya contains an enzyme that can digest protein, which is beneficial to the body’s digestion and absorption of food, so it has The power of strengthening the spleen and eliminating food. 2. Anti-epidemic and insecticidal: Papain and papain have anti-tuberculosis bacilli and parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms, whipworms, amoeba, etc., so they can be used to kill insects and fight tuberculosis. 3. Breast-tonifying and anti-cancer: The chymosin in papaya has breast-tonifying effect, and papaya has anti-lymphatic leukemia effect, so it can be used to breast-tonge and treat lymphatic leukemia (blood cancer). 4. Supplement nutrition and improve disease resistance: Papaya contains a large amount of water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, multivitamins and a variety of essential amino acids, which can effectively supplement the body's nutrients and enhance the body's disease resistance. 5. Anti-spasmodic: The papaya contained in papaya pulp has the effect of relieving spasm pain and has an obvious therapeutic effect on gastrocnemius muscle spasm. As we all know, papaya is a sacred beauty product. It can not only enlarge breasts, but also slim down and protect skin. For girls who love beauty, it is an excellent natural skin care product. Chayote may be unfamiliar to many people. It is also called Gassho melon. It is native to Mexico and the Indonesian Islands. It was introduced to the Yangtze River Basin in the 1990s and is now mainly produced in Fujian, Shandong, Yunnan and Taiwan. The shape of chayote is like two palms clasped together, which means Buddhist blessing. Therefore, it is called "Buddha's Hand" and "Longevity" and is deeply loved by people. Chayote is a nutritious melon with white and tender flesh and sweet taste. Eating it in summer has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving heat, producing body fluids and quenching thirst. It is also suitable for people with indigestion, chest tightness and bloating, liver and stomach pain, and coughs with excessive phlegm. Eat regularly. Chayote can be eaten in soup, stir-fried, or served cold. It can be paired with both meat and vegetable ingredients, such as stir-fried shrimp with chayote, stir-fried chayote with gluten, or braised chayote with pork ribs. Chayote is crisp and juicy, delicious and has high nutritional value. It can be used in cooking or eaten raw as a fruit. Melon vegetables are comprehensively rich in nutrients. Regular consumption can enhance the body's ability to resist diseases. The protein and calcium content are more than cucumbers, and the vitamin and mineral content are also significantly higher than other melons. They are also very low in calories. Sodium food is a health vegetable for patients with heart disease and hypertension. There are so many summer melons and vegetables, choose one or two that you like, which will not only add color to the table, but also make you eat healthier!