The first treasure: Monopterus albus

The first treasure is Monopterus albus, which grows in mud holes on the seashore. The most nourishing and delicious is the summer eel one month before and after the heat. In addition, this period is often the remission period of chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. At this time, nourishing with Monopterus albus can play a more important role in tonifying the middle energizer, liver and spleen, expelling wind and dampness, and strengthening bones and muscles.

However, although eel is good, it is not suitable for everyone. Patients with acute inflammation such as hypertension, apoplexy sequelae, bronchiectasis, cold and fever, acute bronchitis, acute rhinitis and acute tonsillitis should stay away. People who get angry easily at ordinary times should not eat eel.

The second treasure: lotus root

The second treasure is lotus root. When the air is dry, eating lotus root often can cool blood, nourish yin and clear heat. For the elderly, lotus root is a good ingredient to nourish the spleen and stomach in summer. In addition, lotus root is also a health food for people with hypertension, liver disease, anorexia, iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition.

The third treasure: mung bean sprouts

The third treasure is mung bean sprouts. In the hot summer, cooking a plate of mung bean sprouts can clear away heat and toxic materials, induce diuresis and remove dampness. At the same time, mung bean sprouts are low in calories and high in water and cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and have a laxative effect.

However, it should be noted that mung bean sprouts are cold and cold, and eating too much is easy to damage stomach qi. People with chronic enteritis, spleen and stomach weakness and chronic gastritis should not eat more. But when cooking with a little shredded ginger or some warm coriander and leek, it can well neutralize its coolness.