The weather is hot in summer, what should we pay attention to?

Every hot summer, many people have a bad appetite, reduced digestive function, and are prone to symptoms such as fatigue, epigastric discomfort, and some people are also prone to gastrointestinal diseases. This is because people sweat more on hot days, and a lot of water, sodium chloride and water-soluble vitamins (mainly vitamin B1 and vitamin C) in the body will also be lost with sweat, causing water and salt metabolism disorders; The reserve of chloride ions necessary for the formation of gastric acid is reduced, resulting in a reduction in the acidity of gastric juice; excessive sweating will also cause excessive loss of potassium ions in the body; in addition, in order to dissipate heat, blood is mostly concentrated on the body surface, and the blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract is reduced; heat storage and Excessive sweating also reduces the activity of various digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract. These adverse changes will directly or indirectly cause loss of appetite and digestive disorders. If not handled properly, it can also induce other gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, in the hot summer, we must pay attention to dietary regulation and take corresponding effective and scientific measures.

1. Eat bitter foods appropriately

As the saying goes: blessings come from "bitterness". The alkaloids contained in bitter foods can relieve heat, promote blood circulation, relax blood vessels, etc. Pharmacological effects. Eating some bitter foods appropriately on hot days can not only clear the mind and relieve troubles, refresh the brain and refresh the mind, but also increase appetite, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Bitter foods such as bitter melon, bitter herbs, tea, and coffee can also be used as appropriate. It should be noted that eating bitter foods should not be excessive, otherwise it may cause nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. Drink some cold drinks appropriately

Due to the influence of high temperature, the human body will produce a series of physiological reactions, leading to lack of energy and loss of appetite. At this time, if you can arrange your meals reasonably and eat some cold drinks appropriately, it will not only relieve summer heat and quench thirst, but also help digestion, keep the body's nutrition balanced, and be beneficial to health. Do not overeat cold drinks and beverages. Ice cream, ice cubes and other cold foods are made of milk, egg powder, sugar and other materials. Do not eat too much. Overeating will lower the temperature of the gastrointestinal tract, cause irregular contractions, and can induce abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. There are many types of drinks. Drinking too much can affect appetite, and can seriously damage the spleen and stomach or cause gastrointestinal disorders.

3. Pay attention to replenishing salt and vitamins

In midsummer, the human body perspires a lot and loses a lot of sodium chloride, so you should pay attention to replenishing salt while replenishing water. You can drink some salt water every day to keep the acid-base balance and osmotic pressure in the body relatively stable. Nutritionists also suggest that in high-temperature seasons, it is best for each person to supplement 2 mg of vitamin B1 and 2 mg of vitamin B2 and 1 gram of calcium per day. This can reduce the consumption of sugar and tissue protein in the body and is beneficial to human health. Therefore, in summer, you should eat more foods rich in the above nutrients, such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, beans and their products, animal liver, dried shrimps, etc. You can also drink some fruit juice.

You sweat more in summer, and more potassium ions are lost in sweat. The resulting hypokalemia can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headaches, loss of appetite and other symptoms. The most effective way to prevent potassium deficiency in hot weather is to eat more potassium-containing foods. Fresh vegetables and fruits contain more potassium. You can eat more strawberries, apricots, lychees, peaches, plums, etc.; vegetables include green onions, celery, edamame, etc. Also rich in potassium. Tea also contains a lot of potassium. Drinking more tea on hot days can not only relieve the heat, but also supplement potassium, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

4. Food Hygiene

Food hygiene is particularly important in summer, and good food hygiene and personal hygiene habits must be developed. Do not buy spoiled food raw materials; meals are best cooked and eaten now; fruits and melons must be washed and disinfected when eaten raw; when making cold dishes, minced garlic and vinegar should be added, which can be seasoned, sterilized, and can increase appetite; even if No matter how hot the weather is, you should not be too greedy for cold food to prevent pathogenic microorganisms from taking advantage of the situation.

5. It should be light and avoid dryness and heat

In terms of diet, the principles of clearing and nourishing, strengthening the spleen, dispelling heat and reducing dampness in hot weather are the principles. It is not suitable to eat fatty, sweet, thick and hot foods. Instead, you should choose foods with light and nourishing effects, such as duck meat, shrimp, crucian carp, lean meat, edible mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms, mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, white fungus, etc.), barley, etc. . Properly cooked, it can be made into a variety of delicious dishes, which can not only increase appetite and supplement nutrition, but also relieve summer heat and keep fit. In addition, you can also eat "antidote porridge" such as mung bean porridge, lentil porridge, lotus leaf porridge, and mint porridge. They have a certain effect of repelling heat and promoting body fluid production, and they are delicious.

In high-temperature climates, protein metabolism in the human body accelerates and energy consumption increases. Therefore, the supply of protein must be increased appropriately. The daily intake is preferably 100-120 grams, and more than half of it is required to be fish. High-quality proteins such as fish, lean meat, chicken, eggs, milk and soy products can meet the metabolic needs of the body in midsummer. At the same time, in order to increase appetite, the food should be cooked deliciously, pay attention to the increase and change of colors and varieties, and use some spicy condiments in appropriate amounts.

Summer diet recipe: 1. Chrysanthemum tea ingredients include dried chrysanthemums, mulberry leaves, and rock sugar.

Efficacy: clear away heat and relieve symptoms, clear liver and improve eyesight. It is suitable for colds, fevers, mild aversion to wind and cold, dry mouth, yellow urine, red tongue, and thin yellow coating in summer; it can also be used for eye pain caused by the heat in summer, headaches, and red eyes that occur in the early stages of hypertension.

Note: This recipe is light and clear, so it should not be cooked for too long.

2. The raw materials of ebony tea include ebony plum, tangerine peel, licorice, Shenqu, and hawthorn.

Effects: It harmonizes with the stomach, strengthens the spleen, produces body fluids and sterilizes bacteria, astringes the intestines and astringes the lungs, produces body fluids and quenches thirst. It is a refreshing and healthy drink to prevent heatstroke and eliminate fatigue.

It is suitable for indigestion, loss of appetite, upset and chest tightness, diarrhea, chronic cough, polydipsia, etc.

Precautions: Eating too much can damage your teeth, tendons, and stomach.

3. Mint tea ingredients: 10 grams of dried mint, rock sugar, and a little green tea.

Method (1) Add 2000 ml of water to the pot and bring to a boil, put down the mint leaves and green tea, turn off the heat and soak until the water cools down, filter out the leaf residue and add sugar before drinking. (2) It is better if you use fresh mint leaves. The brewing ratio is 3 grams of mint tea to 500 ml of water.

The refreshing and cooling effect of mint can eliminate summer heat and gastrointestinal irritation, and it is a very good drink if you have summer heat and cold.

4. Ingredients for winter melon tea: two pounds of winter melon and a little ginger.

Method: Peel and seed the winter melon, wash it and cut it into chunks. Add 1600 ml of water to the pot. When the water boils, add ginger slices and winter melon and simmer for 40 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and simmer for another 20 minutes.

The health-preserving tea has the best effect of relieving dryness and reducing swelling. Whether you drink it cold, hot, sweet or salty, you can add it freely, which is very interesting.

5. Rose Pu'er tea

Ingredients: 6 grams of roses, appropriate amount of Pu'er tea, honey, increase or decrease according to personal taste.

Put Pu'er tea in a cup and pour boiling water into it. The first time I make tea, I pour it away and don’t drink it. In the second brew, add roses and boil water to brew rose-scented Pu'er tea.