As temperatures rise, your body’s nutritional needs change. Here’s how to eat smart and stay cool this summer 🌿☀️
- Eat Foods with High Water Content
Summer heat causes excessive sweating, which can quickly lead to dehydration. To stay hydrated, include water-rich foods like:
- Watermelon
- Cucumber
- Winter melon These help replenish lost fluids and keep your body cool.
- Include High-Quality Protein
Faster metabolism and higher electrolyte loss (like sodium and potassium) in summer mean your body needs more nutrient-dense protein:
- Eggs, fish, chicken, and tofu are all great options. They help maintain energy levels and support muscle function.
- Add Sour-Flavored Foods to Boost Appetite
Hot weather can reduce your appetite. Sour foods can:
- Stimulate saliva production
- Aid digestion
- Increase appetite Try adding these to your meals:
- Tomatoes, lemons, strawberries, grapes, and hawthorn berries
- Don’t Avoid Bitter Foods—They’re Summer Superstars
Bitter foods are rich in plant alkaloids that help:
- Clear internal heat
- Boost circulation
- Expand blood vessels Try in moderation:
- Bitter melon, dandelion greens, chicory, bitter lettuce, and tea leaves
👉 Recommended Cooling Tea:Chrysanthemum & Cassia Seed Tea – Supports liver detoxification and eye health
- Choose Easily Digestible Foods
High temperatures can suppress digestion by reducing secretion of digestive juices.
Opt for lighter meals that are easier to digest:
- Congee, steamed buns, plain rice
- Avoid greasy or fried foods
- Congee (rice porridge) is especially ideal—easy to digest and cooling Try:
- Mung bean congee
- Lotus seed congee
✅With the right food choices, you can nourish your body and breeze through summer feeling refreshed, energized, and balanced 🌸💧
