Milk
Many people believe that drinking milk in the summer will exacerbate "internal heat" and cause irritability. In fact, drinking milk in the summer not only does not cause "internal heat," but can also clear heat toxins and reduce liver fire. Traditional Chinese medicine considers milk to be slightly cool in nature, and its "heat-clearing" effect is achieved by nourishing yin and clearing heat toxins. Moreover, milk contains about 70% water, which can replenish the water lost by the body due to excessive sweating in the summer. It should be noted that milk should not be frozen into ice cubes for consumption, as many nutrients will be destroyed.
Strawberry
Strawberries are not only delicious but also have medicinal value. Traditional Chinese medicine believes they have a "heat-clearing" effect, able to relieve summer heat, reduce fever, and alleviate irritability.
Watermelon
Watermelon is cool in nature, and eating it will not cause "internal heat" or vexation. It is also rich in potassium salts, which can compensate for the deficiency of potassium in the body caused by excessive loss. However, note that watermelon should not be kept in the refrigerator for more than 3 hours.
Soybean
While nourishing yin and "clearing heat," soybeans can also replenish the proteins that are heavily consumed due to high temperatures.
Tomato
Although tomatoes are available all year round, they are most abundant, sweetest, and most nutritious in the summer. They can also clear heat and toxins, and calm the liver to "clear heat."
Chicken
Chicken is warm in nature and helps to...