1. According to experts, there is a folk saying that eel is the most nourishing one month before and after the summer heat. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eel is warm and sweet, and has the functions of nourishing middle warmer, nourishing liver and spleen, removing rheumatism and strengthening bones and muscles. Eating eel is most suitable for summer heat, which can prevent diarrhea caused by indigestion in summer and protect the cardiovascular system.

2. Summer is the remission period of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic bronchitis. Eating eels in summer also has the effect of treating winter diseases in summer. Summer is hot, and it is also a season with frequent digestive tract diseases. Appropriate, light and nutritious diet should be adopted for aftercare. It is not advisable to eat anything too greasy and spicy in summer, so it is better to stew eel. In addition, eating more freshwater fish and kelp before and after the summer heat is also very good for your health.

3. In the south of China, there is also the habit of eating honey lotus root in summer, which has multiple effects of clearing away heat, nourishing blood and removing annoyance. Fresh lotus root can be simmered on low fire, sliced and eaten with appropriate amount of honey as a cold dish. Eating lotus root in summer can soothe the nerves and help sleep. In addition, it is recommended to eat mung bean sprouts in summer, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying.