Introduction: In the summer with high temperatures and relatively high humidity, bitter melon, lettuce, Kuding tea, etc., have become popular, and dishes that clear heat and relieve heatstroke are in high demand. Experts believe that it is beneficial to the body to eat some bitter foods in moderation during the summer, but one should also guard against excessive consumption.
Modern scientific research has proven that bitter foods contain more alkaloids, amino acids, bitter substances, vitamins, and minerals, and have the functions of relieving summer heat, reducing fever, eliminating vexation, refreshing the mind, and strengthening the stomach.
Appropriately eating some bitter foods in the summer can not only alleviate the negative emotions caused by fatigue and boredom, restore energy, but also relieve summer heat and remove heat, stimulate gastric juice secretion, increase appetite, and also have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which is very beneficial to human health. For example, among vegetables, bitter melon; among fruits, almonds and citrus; and among grains, buckwheat. These bitter foods are rich in nutrients and contain various active ingredients that can prevent and treat diseases.
In addition, bitter-tasting foods such as tea, coffee, and beer can also be chosen. However, bitter foods should not be consumed excessively, as excessive bitterness can easily cause adverse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. People with weak spleen and stomach should eat "bitter" foods even less.
Excerpted from "Stepping Out of Life's Misconceptions," China Textile & Apparel Press