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Here's the translated content: Summer Health Secrets: Clear Heat, Eliminate Dampness, Say Goodbye to Summer Discomfort!Treasure One: Yam and Date Paste Yam Cake - Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach, Sweet and Refreshing, Lubricates the LungsSelected Quality Ingredients: Plump Red Dates: Select dates that are full, reddish in color, and free of pests to ensure the sweetness and nutrition of the date paste.1

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Summer Health Secrets: Clear Heat, Eliminate Dampness, Say Goodbye to Summer Discomfort!

The scorching summer heat is unbearable, and the arrival of the Dog Days (San Fu Tian) makes it even more difficult to endure. Many people choose various cold drinks and iced watermelon to cool down, but they don't realize that this practice not only damages the spleen and stomach but also aggravates internal dampness, weakens Yang Qi, and is ultimately counterproductive. The saying goes, "Nourish in the nine coldest days of winter (San Jiu), nourish in the three hottest days of summer (San Fu)." The Dog Days are a crucial time for health maintenance, and knowing what to avoid is the first step.

Eat cool in summer, not cold. Watermelon, bitter melon, winter melon, and other cold fruits should be eaten in moderation during the Dog Days, especially by the elderly and those with weak spleen and stomach, who should be cautious about consuming them. If you want to cool down and relieve greasy food, try the following three treasures to nourish your body and easily get through the hot summer!

Treasure One: Yam and Date Paste Yam Cake - Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach, Sweet and Refreshing, Lubricates the Lungs

The Yam and Date Paste Yam Cake combines sweetness and smoothness in one, with rich nutrition, making it an excellent summer tonic.

Selected Quality Ingredients:

• Fresh Yam: Choose fresh, undamaged, smooth-skinned yams to ensure nutrition and texture.

• Plump Red Dates: Select dates that are full, reddish in color, and free of pests to ensure the sweetness and nutrition of the date paste.

Meticulous Preparation, Every Step with Care:

1. Yam Processing: Wash the yam carefully, peel it carefully with a peeler to prevent the yam mucus from irritating the skin and causing discomfort. Cut the peeled yam into even small pieces and place them in a steamer, steaming on high heat for 15-20 minutes, until the pieces can be easily pierced with chopsticks. After steaming, while still hot, use a spoon or rolling pin to mash it into smooth yam puree.

2. Red Date Processing: Soak the red dates in warm water beforehand to help them absorb water and make it easier to remove impurities. After soaking, remove the pits with a pitter or a small knife. Place the pitted dates in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer over low heat until soft. Use the back of a spoon to press them into a smooth and delicate date paste.

3. Cake Preparation: Take an appropriate amount of yam puree in your palm and gently press it into a flat cake. Place the prepared date paste inside, wrap it in the yam puree like a bun, pinch the edges tightly, and shape it into a regular cake. For a more refined appearance, you can use special cake molds, applying a little cooking oil to the mold's inner walls for easy release. Place the wrapped cake in the mold, gently press it into shape, and carefully remove it from the mold.

Taste, Appearance, and Aroma - Delicious and Nutritious:

The finished Date Paste Yam Cake has an exquisite and tempting appearance, is soft and fragrant in the mouth, and the yam's fresh aroma blends perfectly with the richness of the date paste, leaving a lasting impression.

Benefits of Eating Yam in Summer:

• Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach: Yam effectively improves the weakened spleen and stomach caused by irregular eating habits in summer, enhances digestive function, and restores appetite.

• Replenishes Nutrition: Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex, potassium, calcium, and other nutrients, it replenishes the nutrition lost through sweating in summer, maintaining the body's normal functioning.

• Clears Heat and Eliminates Dampness: It helps clear internal damp heat, relieving the discomfort caused by summer heat, making the body feel refreshed and comfortable.

• Boosts Immunity: Enhances the body's resistance to disease, preventing summer illnesses.

Treasure Two: Lotus Seed Sugar Frosting - Clears the Mind and Calms the Spirit, Relieves Summer Heat and Dryness

Lotus Seed Sugar Frosting is a classic in traditional Chinese desserts, with a sweet and soft texture that leaves a lingering taste.

Selected Quality Lotus Seeds:

• Fresh Lotus Seeds: Choose plump, evenly sized, pest-free, and good-quality lotus seeds to ensure texture and nutrition.

Careful Processing, Striving for Excellence:

1. Peeling: Prepare a 2% sodium hydroxide solution and heat it to 80-90C (176-194F). Place the lotus seeds in the sodium hydroxide solution and blanch for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure even heating. After blanching, quickly remove the seeds, place them in cold water, and gently rub them with your hands to remove the outer skin.

2. Removing the Heart: Use a toothpick or a special tool to insert into the end of a lotus seed and push out the heart.

Careful Boiling, Mastering the Heat:

1. Place the processed lotus seeds in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, just enough to cover the seeds.

2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the seeds are cooked through but still maintain a certain firmness. During cooking, stir occasionally to prevent sticking or uneven cooking.

Sugar-Glazing, Enticing Color:

1. Remove the cooked lotus seeds from the pot and drain the water.

2. In another pot, add an appropriate amount of white sugar and a little water, slowly simmer over low heat until the sugar syrup thickens.

3. Add the cooked lotus seeds and stir constantly, coating the seeds evenly with the syrup.

4. Continue stirring, as the temperature decreases, the syrup will gradually crystallize into sugar frosting, coating the surface of the seeds.

5. When the lotus seeds are covered with white sugar frosting, turn off the heat. Let cool and serve.

Benefits of Eating Lotus Seeds in Summer:

• Clears Heat and Reduces Fire: Eliminates internal dryness and heat, alleviating the irritability caused by summer heat, and calming the mind.

• Rich in Nutrition: Contains protein, vitamins, and minerals, replenishing the nutrition lost through sweating in summer, and boosting immunity.

• Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit: Improves sleep quality, allowing you to have peaceful sleep even in summer, and feel energetic during the day.

• Gut Health: Promotes intestinal motility, aids digestion, and prevents digestive problems caused by improper diet in summer.

Treasure Three: Silver Ear Salad - Clears Heat and Relieves Summer Heat, Nourishes Yin and Lubricates the Lungs

Silver Ear Salad has a refreshing taste, is rich in nutrition, and is an excellent choice for cooling down in summer.

Selected Quality Ingredients:

• Silver Ear: Choose silver ears that are white in color, have complete shapes, and are free of impurities for a better taste.

• Cucumber: Choose fresh, tender, blemish-free, and pest-free cucumbers for a crispier texture.

• Carrot: Choose bright orange, firm, non-hollow, and pest-free carrots for richer nutrition.

Careful Preparation, Meticulous Selection:

1. Silver Ear Processing: Soak the silver ears in cold water for 2-3 hours beforehand. When the silver ears are fully soaked, their volume will expand several times, becoming soft and elastic. Remove the yellow, hard root stalk, tear them into small pieces, and rinse them thoroughly with clean water.

2. Cucumber Processing: Wash the cucumber and cut it into thin strips.

3. Carrot Processing: Peel the carrot, wash it, and cut it into thin strips.

4. Garlic Processing: Chop the garlic into a paste.

5. Coriander Processing: Wash the coriander and cut it into small pieces.

Preparation Steps, Delicious Presentation:

1. Blanch the Silver Ear: Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil in a pot. Add the silver ear pieces and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Remove them from the pot and quickly cool them under cold water to maintain their crispiness. Drain the water.

2. Combine Ingredients: Place the processed cucumber strips, carrot strips, and silver ears in a large bowl.

3. Add Seasonings: Add garlic paste, coriander pieces to the bowl, and then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, salt to taste, and a little sesame oil, one after another. For those who like spicy food, add some chili oil.

4. Mix Thoroughly: Use chopsticks to mix all the ingredients and seasonings thoroughly, allowing the flavors to blend.

5. Serve: Plate the mixed Silver Ear Salad and serve.

Benefits of Eating Silver Ear in Summer:

• Nourishes Yin and Lubricates the Lungs: Nourishes the lungs, relieving lung discomfort caused by dryness in summer, and making breathing more comfortable.

• Promotes Intestinal Motility: Rich in dietary fiber, it promotes intestinal peristalsis, preventing

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