What kind of porridge is suitable for summer?A guide to relieving summer heat and health

The hot summer can easily consume qi and damage body fluids. Drinking porridge can not only replenish water but also regulate the spleen and stomach.This article recommendsMung bean porridge, lotus leaf porridge, winter melon and barley porridgeThree types of classic summer-relieving porridge products are discussed in terms of their efficacy, recipes, and suitable groups of people, along with purchasing suggestions.Content structure: The first paragraph summarizes the benefits of drinking porridge in summer; the second paragraph explains in detail the fire-reducing properties of mung bean porridge; the third paragraph analyzes the heat-relieving advantages of lotus leaf porridge; the fourth paragraph recommends the dehumidification effect of winter melon and barley porridge; the last paragraph summarizes the matching suggestions.

Mung bean porridge: the first choice of natural "fire extinguisher"

Mung beans are cool in nature and sweet in taste, rich inB vitamins and potassium, can effectively relieve summer heat and polydipsia.It is recommended to combine it with white fungus or lily to enhance the lung-moistening effect. For those with weak constitution, add a small amount of tangerine peel to blend.Well-known brands such asOctober rice fieldsOrganic mung beans are more likely to become soft and rotten if soaked for 2 hours before cooking.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Yinshan Zhengyao" records that it "maintains erysipelas, troublesome heat, and relieves diarrhea." Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty even called it "a good grain for the world."

Lotus leaf porridge: a delicious seasonal treat to relieve summer heat

Fresh lotus leaves containNuciferine, proanthocyanidinsand other active ingredients, cooked together with japonica rice can relieve dizziness and chest tightness.Beijing Tongrentang health porridge series contains freeze-dried lotus leaves for easy use.Note: Pregnant women and people with low blood pressure should use with caution."Compendium of Materia Medica" points out that it "relieves heat and dampness, and promotes clear yang". It is recommended to consume it in the morning, and it can be used with hawthorn slices to enhance appetite.

Winter melon and barley porridge: a golden combination for double dehumidification

This porridge is especially suitable for consumption during the rainy season. The barley needs to be fried in advance to remove the coldness.The data shows:

Ingredients	Content per 100g
dietary fiber	2.6g
Potassium	238mg

Taiwan brandMa YushanReady-to-eat porridge packets use FD freeze-drying technology to retain nutrients."Suixiju Diet Manual" of the Qing Dynasty recorded that it "clears away heat and nourishes the stomach, produces fluid and relieves troubles".

Matching tips and precautions

You should choose lotus leaf porridge for breakfast to refresh yourself, and winter melon porridge for dinner to help you sleep.Mung bean porridge can be paired with pickles to prevent stomach cold. Do not refrigerate for more than 4 hours.High-quality porridge brands on the market also includeFangjiapuzi,YanzhifangWait.The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the daily intake of miscellaneous grains accounts for 1/3 of the staple food, and the proportion can be increased appropriately in summer.People with special physiques are advised to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner to adjust the formula.

Content source:
1. "Chinese Food Composition List" Standard Edition 6th Edition
2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" engraved in 1596
3. Beijing Tongrentang 2023 Product Manual
4. Chinese Nutrition Society's "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2022"