Although the summer heat has passed, the weather in Hong Kong is still hot and humid, with significant temperature differences between day and night, which can easily lead to colds. During this season, it is particularly important to maintain a healthy diet, and pay special attention to the intake of raw and cold foods to avoid physical discomfort caused by being greedy for cold food.
The weather is hot, pay attention to your diet and health
As the weather remains hot, excessive consumption of raw and cold foods can easily damage the spleen and stomach, lead to indigestion, and even increase the risk of colds. Therefore, remember to bring a light jacket when going out to prevent you from getting cold. In addition, choosing the right soup to supplement can help regulate the body and maintain health.
Dietary recommendation: Winter melon and barley soup
This winter melon and barley soup not only clears away heat and relieves heat, but also relieves dampness and reduces swelling. It is an ideal choice for conditioning the body in summer.
Material preparation:
- Half a winter melon
- 30g cooked barley
- Huaishan 50 grams
- 100g lean meat
- 3-5 dried scallops (optional)
- 10 grams of ginger
- Appropriate amount of water
- Seasoning: salt
How to make soup:
- Preparation materials : peel and seed the winter melon and cut into pieces, wash the cooked barley and soak it for 15 minutes, cut the lean meat into pieces and blanch in water, and soak the dried scallops.
- Make soup : Put all ingredients into a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Seasoning : After the soup is cooked, add appropriate amount of salt to taste and enjoy.
Function introduction:
- Clearing away heat and relieving summer heat : Winter melon is cold in nature and helps to clear away heat and relieve heat, promote body fluid production and quench thirst. It is especially suitable for consumption when the weather is hot.
- Diuretic and reduce swelling : Cooked barley has the effect of diuretic and reducing swelling, which can help improve the problem of edema in summer.
- Strengthens the spleen and stomach : Huaishan helps strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhances digestive function, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
Suitable for the crowd:
- Summer heat symptoms : Suitable for people with summer heat symptoms such as thirst, irritability, and yellowish urine.
- Edema problem : For people with edema and difficulty urinating, this soup can effectively improve symptoms.
- Weak spleen and stomach : If you have problems such as loss of appetite and indigestion, this soup can help regulate the spleen and stomach.
Maintain a healthy diet and cope with hot weather with ease
In hot weather, it is very important to pay attention to a healthy diet and adjust your daily routine. Eating a moderate diet, avoiding excessive consumption of raw and cold foods, and taking appropriate dietary supplements will help you stay healthy in the hot summer and not be afraid of the challenges of the heat!
