Eat these three dishes to cool down and say goodbye to mouth ulcers!

The autumn season is dry, which can easily lead to "heatiness" (上火), and mouth ulcers can be a tormenting issue. What can you eat to reduce this internal heat? Today, the editor recommends three cooling dishes that expel heat and toxins, freeing you from the trouble of mouth ulcers.

1. Cold-dressed Black Fungus

The human body is prone to accumulating heat and toxins, which can cause irritability. If these toxins build up beyond the body's ability to expel them, they become a health hazard.

Black fungus, often called the "body's scavenger," helps expel toxins from the body. It is rich in dietary fiber, which promotes gastrointestinal motility and prevents constipation. However, black fungus is often adulterated, so when buying, be sure to select pieces that are medium-sized, with a clean, flat surface, and are crisp and break easily.

Cold-dressed Black Fungus

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2. Stewed Tofu with Pork Blood

When the plasma protein in pork blood is broken down by stomach acid in the human body, it produces detoxifying and bowel-cleansing substances that easily promote intestinal peristalsis and expel excess waste, thus achieving a detoxifying effect. Pork blood is rich in protein and hemoglobin, which can promote protein metabolism. Its high iron content is also beneficial for those with anemia.

When purchasing pork blood, be sure to choose pieces with a smooth surface, a firm texture, a bright red color, and no strange smell. If you are prone to "heatiness," you can choose duck blood instead, as it is cooling in nature. People with gout or hyperuricemia should not consume it in large quantities.

Stewed Tofu with Pork Blood

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3. Kelp and Winter Melon Soup

The body is constantly producing toxins through processes like respiration, metabolism, and digestion. Poor detoxification can lead to symptoms like constipation and acne, making it essential to focus on a detoxifying diet. Food detoxification primarily works through two pathways: the kidneys and the intestines. Foods with diuretic properties can speed up the body's metabolism of toxins, achieving a detoxifying effect; while foods that moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements expel toxins from accumulated waste.

Kelp is rich in gelatinous components that are not digested or absorbed by the human intestine, allowing it to absorb harmful substances and toxins. Winter melon is a food that clears heat, reduces dampness, and promotes urination. This combination is excellent for removing dampness and irritability, as well as promoting urination and bowel movements, making for a great detoxifying effect.

Winter Melon and Kelp Soup with Duck Broth

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