In a sudden, hot winds come, indicating the arriving of the slight heat. Unconsciously, it will usher in the Xiaoshu solar term, which is one of the 24 solar terms

In a sudden, hot winds come, indicating the arriving of the slight heat. Unconsciously, it will usher in the Xiaoshu solar term, which is one of the 24 solar terms.

Xiaoshu is a very special solar term, as it is closely followed by the dog days, which are also the hottest period of the year. In other words, Xiaoshu is the prelude to the scorching summer. No wonder there is an old saying that goes, 'In a small heat, in a big heat, steam it up and cook it down.'.

After the arrival of summer heat, the temperature will further increase, the air will be humid and hot, and there will also be occasional thunderstorms. Long term humid and hot weather can bring many discomfort to people, so everyone must prepare early to make the entire summer easier.

When it comes to the importance of the Xiaoshu solar term,The elderly here often say, '1. Don't sleep, 2. Don't eat, 3. Don't cook, and 4. Eat.'Only by adjusting one's lifestyle and dietary rhythm to the season can one achieve a good physical and mental state. Next, let's learn about a healthy and worry free summer together.

1 No sleep

Not sleeping in

In summer, many people are accustomed to sleeping in because staying in an air-conditioned room, coupled with the use of blackout curtains, is much more comfortable than going outdoors.

But it should be reminded that in summer, try not to sleep in, otherwise you will feel tired all day. Because getting up early and sunbathing can replenish the body's yang energy and bring good energy throughout the day.

2 Do not eat

1. Avoid eating hot and dry foods

Before and after the heat stroke, the temperature is relatively high, which is a season that can easily cause people to get angry. In terms of diet, one should eat some refreshing and antipyretic food. It is recommended to eat less hot and dry food such as barbecue and Chongqing hot pot to avoid "adding fuel to the fire" and bringing various discomfort to the body.

2. Not eating cold food

When the weather is hot, people instinctively crave coolness, and various types of ice fruits, ice cream, and chilled sugar water have become a favorite in everyone's hearts. However, the hotter the weather, the less ice cold food to eat, otherwise it can easily lead to cold invasion and burden the intestines and stomach.

3 Do not do

1. Don't exercise vigorously

Xiaoshu is approaching the dog days, and the hot weather can cause a lot of sweating. If you still engage in vigorous exercise, especially outdoor activities in the noon sun, it will cause excessive sweating and damage the yang qi. It is recommended that everyone choose gentle exercise, such as slow walking, Tai Chi, etc., and try to do it in the morning or evening as much as possible.

2. Don't cool down quickly

In hot weather, within a few minutes of going out, one will sweat profusely. Therefore, once they return home, many people would like to immediately get into the ice cellar, so they will use methods such as taking a cold shower, drinking cold drinks, and eating popsicles to quickly cool down. This alternating cold and hot season can easily catch a cold. If you want to take a shower, dry your sweat first and wait for half an hour before taking a shower.

3. Don't lose your temper casually

In the old tradition, it is believed that "the heart corresponds to the summer qi", in other words, summer is a key period for nourishing the heart due to its tendency to generate internal heat. One of the key points of nourishing one's mind is to maintain a stable mood and not lose temper casually. A irritable temper is not conducive to physical and mental health and can also harm others.

4 to eat

1. Eat foods rich in high-quality protein

With the onset of heat stroke, the body's metabolism will become more vigorous, and the body's consumption will also increase. Remember to eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, meat, eggs, milk, soy products, etc., which can make us more powerful.

Recommended Recipe: Fried Chicken Leg with Chili Pepper

1. We first prepare 2 chicken legs, remove the bones, cut the chicken into small pieces, add some cooking wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch, and marinate for 30 minutes;

2. 1 green chili and 1 red chili. After removing the seeds, cut them into small pieces. For green chili, I use string chili, and then cut some garlic for later use;

3. Heat up the oil in a hot pot, add garlic and stir fry until fragrant. First, pour in the chicken legs and continue to stir fry until the surface turns golden yellow;

4. At this point, pour in the chili peppers, stir fry over high heat for 3 minutes, add some light soy sauce and oyster sauce to season, and then serve.

2. Eat foods rich in vitamin C

When the weather is hot, it is inevitable to sweat a lot and increase the excretion of water-soluble vitamins, especially vitamin C. Therefore, the human body needs more vitamin C in summer. Remember to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamin C.

[Recommended recipe: fried Zucchini with tomato]

1. One tomato and one Zucchini. First, we cut the tomato into hob blocks, Zucchini in half, and then cut thin slices;

2. Add oil to the pot, add garlic and stir fry until fragrant. First, pour in tomatoes, stir fry over high heat to produce juice, and add a drop of water to stir fry;

3. After frying out the juice, pour the Zucchini into it and continue to stir fry it quickly;

4. Stir fry for about 3 minutes. After the Zucchini is cut off, add some salt and chicken essence to taste, and then turn off the fire to serve.

3. Eat foods rich in potassium

Elderly people often say, 'Supplementing potassium during summer heat can alleviate summer fatigue,' and potassium is very important for us. Lack of potassium can make people feel powerless, and potassium can be lost with excessive sweating. Therefore, remember to eat more potassium rich foods in your daily diet.

Recommended Recipe: Stir fried rapeseed with shiitake mushrooms

1. We first prepare 1 rapeseed and a few fresh shiitake mushrooms, break them apart and wash them off. Cut off the stalks of the shiitake mushrooms, slice them thinly, and then cut some garlic for later use;

2. Add some oil to the pot, add garlic and stir fry until fragrant, then pour in shiitake mushrooms and stir fry until they become soft;

3. Then we pour in the rapeseed and quickly stir fry it over high heat until it breaks. Add some oyster sauce and stir fry well to turn off the heat.

4. Eating foods rich in calcium

Along with the loss of sweat, there is not only potassium but also calcium. Once the human body lacks calcium, it may experience fatigue, lack of strength, and other conditions. Therefore, before and after a small heat stroke, it is also important to pay attention to "supplementing calcium".

[Recommended Recipe: Milk Apple Oat Congee]

1. First, we prepare a box of milk (250ml), 50g quick boiled Oatmeal, and an apple. After removing the apple stone, cut it into small pieces;

2. Then we pour Oatmeal into the pot, add a little water, the water is just over the oats, turn on the low heat to cook the oats soft, and keep stirring during the process;

3. Then we put the boiled oats into a bowl, then pour in milk, put in apples, stir a few times, and eat it. This milk apple oatmeal Congee is especially suitable for breakfast.

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