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This post was last edited by zhongqiaofang on 2015-6-17 07:35. Bitter gourd helps to cool down the body and reduce internal heat; eating it during hot weather is beneficial for this purpose. The momordicin and bitter compounds contained in it help to strengthen the spleen and improve appetite； The alkaloid quinine it contains has effects such as promoting diuresis and blood circulation, reducing inflammation and fever, as well as clearing the mind and improving vision ； Bitter gourd is high in vitamin C, which helps prevent scurvy and boost the body’s resistance. Furthermore, bitter gourd contains insulin-like substances that help lower blood sugar levels, making it an ideal health food for people with diabetes. Bitter gourd is the coldest in nature among common melons and fruits, so pregnant women and those with weak spleen and stomach should consume it in moderation. Tomato sun protection and skin care: With the scorching sun, how to protect oneself from the sun is the topic that concerns everyone the most. Lycopene, found in tomatoes, is a potent antioxidant and anti-radiation bioactive substance that can effectively prevent damage to skin cells caused by free radicals, ultraviolet rays, and various external radiations, as well as help prevent the formation of melanin. Lycopene also possesses strong antioxidant properties that help protect the skin. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C, which promotes the production of collagen and helps maintain skin elasticity, preventing it from becoming loose. Download the Changhong 433 app to get coriander for boosting appetite. In the hot summer months, loss of appetite is a common phenomenon; eating some coriander can help in such cases. Coriander has a very distinctive delicate fragrance, and its texture is crisp and tender, making it easy to cook. It contains abundant aromatic volatile oils; according to traditional Chinese medicine, aromatic plants can help open the orifices of the body, as well as regulate qi and improve appetite and digestion – in other words, they can enhance appetite and promote digestion. Cauliflower also contains relatively high amounts of minerals such as potassium, which can regulate fluid metabolism and reduce edema. Andrographis relieves heat and reduces fever; it is also known as bitter gall herb, and has a cold nature and bitter taste. Fresh specimens can be used both as food and medicine; they are effective in relieving heat and fever, as well as cooling the blood and reducing swelling. It has varying degrees of efficacy in treating acute bacillary dysentery, acute gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, common colds, as well as tracheitis, pneumonia, cholecystitis, sore throat and mouth, burns, and insect bites – conditions that are common in hot weather. It should be noted that Andrographis is cool in nature, so people with weak constitutions, those who are prone to diarrhea, and those with cold bodies had better consume it in moderation. Asparagus helps to clear heat and promote diuresis. It is rich in various nutrients, has a sweet and cool taste, and possesses heat-clearing properties. It can be consumed in situations such as dry mouth during the hot summer months, thirst after exercise, or thirst due to fever. Asparagus is rich in flavonoids, which have strong antioxidant properties and are effective in combating aging. Furthermore, asparagus is also a superfood for preventing bloating, as it has diuretic properties that help the body eliminate excess water, thereby relieving discomfort caused by abdominal distension. Amaranth helps to replenish calcium and strengthen bones; among the many vegetables available in summer, amaranth is also highly recommended. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, amaranth has a sweet taste and a cool nature, and it acts on the large intestine and small intestine meridians. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness and stopping dysentery, as well as facilitating bowel movements and urination. It is beneficial to eat some cool-natured foods in hot summer days. From a nutritional perspective as well, amaranth is rich in various vitamins and minerals that the human body needs; it is particularly high in calcium – data shows that 100 grams of amaranth contains as much as 180 milligrams of calcium. Amaranth is also rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin K, and other nutrients that aid in calcium absorption, making it an excellent ingredient for strengthening bones and improving calcium levels in the body.