It's perfectly fine to eat some chili peppers in the summer
Summer weather is hot, and the body is prone to "internal heat" (a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine). Many people believe that eating chili peppers can worsen this condition, so they temporarily avoid them. However, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, eating chili peppers in moderation can be beneficial to the body.
Chili Peppers
It's perfectly fine to eat some chili peppers in the summer
On scorching summer days, people consume more cold foods compared to other seasons. Besides drinking cold beverages and eating popsicles, common fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumber, bitter melon, winter melon, and radish are all considered "cooling" or "cold-natured" foods. Eating too many of them can easily damage the spleen and stomach, leading to mild discomfort in the upper abdomen or, in more severe cases, stomach pain. At this time, pairing your food with some chili peppers can help balance the "cold" and "heat".
In addition, eating a little chili in the summer can also stimulate the appetite and aid digestion. The fragrant and spicy taste of chili peppers makes any dish more delicious. In folklore, chili peppers are even praised as "appetizers" and "dishes that make you eat more rice." During the intense summer heat, people often lose their appetite and have no desire to eat. A little chili can help promote appetite and make food more appealing.
Lastly, eating spicy food in the summer can help "expel dampness" from the body, driving out excess moisture. Summer is a season with heavy rainfall and high humidity, so eating chili peppers can help remove this dampness.
Of course, the key to eating chili peppers in the summer is to pay attention to the quantity. Just eat a little, and do not overdo it.