Introduction: With the arrival of the Start of Summer (Lixia) solar term, temperatures rise rapidly and precipitation increases, leading to a combination of heat and dampness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that this period is beneficial for the physiological activities of the heart, as it is when heart-yang is at its most potent. Therefore, it's important to focus on nourishing the heart during Lixia. What dietary considerations should be kept in mind? Which foods are more helpful for heart nourishment? Let's find out.
1. Lixia Health Preservation: Honey Water
2. Lixia Heart-Clearing: Rose Tea
Rose Tea
3. Pay Attention to the Nature and Taste of Fruits
4. In Lixia, You Can Eat Cooling and "Antibacterial" Vegetables
Bitter Melon and Purple Yam Rings
5. Eat 3 Red Foods to Nourish the Heart
<1) Tomato. Foreign research has found that a substance called P3, isolated from the yellow, jelly-like juice around tomato seeds, has the effect of anti-platelet aggregation and can prevent cerebral thrombosis. Patients with coronary heart disease and stroke can benefit from drinking an appropriate amount of tomato juice daily for their recovery.
<2) Carrot. Certain components in carrots, such as quercetin and kaempferol, can increase coronary blood flow, lower blood lipids, promote the synthesis of adrenaline, and also have blood pressure-lowering and heart-strengthening effects. It is an excellent dietary remedy for patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease.
<3) Red Bean. Eating more red beans in the summer can alleviate symptoms like thirst and irritability that appear during the season. Especially at high noon, when "heart fire" is at its strongest, it's easy to become irritable and angry. Therefore, during this period, avoiding excessive heart fire by eating red beans is the most suitable choice.
Condensed Milk Red Bean and Coix Seed Soup
Rose tea
Suffering pickles
Rin and raspberry