The Best Food in Summer

1. Lotus seed–to protect heart
During the hot summer, the heart is very vulnerable. This is because the summer heat will easily make people feel irritable and distracted. Lotus seed although tastes a little bitter, it can clear always heart-fire. As a result, it is the best food to nourish heart and soothe the nerves. What’s more, it can also strengthen the intestines and stomach.

2. Octopus–to enrich the blood
Octopus has the effect of enriching blood and curing ulcer and pyogenic infections. It contains a large number of protein, minerals and other nutrients. What’s more, it is rich in natural bezoar, which is an important healthy factor to resist against fatigue and aging, as well as extend human life. Octopus is suitable for average people, especially those who are physically weak, or those who suffer from blood deficiency and malnutrition.

3. Eggplant–to prevent ageing process
During the hot summer, human body will consume a large number of energy. Eggplant contains vitamin E, which has the effect of preventing bleeding and aging. Often eating eggplant can delay the aging of human body. Eggplant is one of the few purple vegetables. The purple skin of eggplant contains a large number of vitamin E and vitamin P, which can not be replaced by any other vegetables.

4. Lettuce–to eliminate constipation
Lettuce contains a large number of plant fibers, which can promote the peristalsis of intestinal wall and smooth the gastrointestinal tract, so it is very helpful in the treatment of constipation. At the same time, it is the best food for the patients who suffer from anemia.

5. Straw mushroom–to resist against cancer
Straw mushroom contains eight kinds of essential amino-acid needed by human body, accounting for 38.2% of the total amino acids. These essential amino-acid can restrain the growth of cancer cells, and they are especially beneficial for the patients who suffer from gastrointestinal tumors. What’s more, they can strengthen the vitality of the kidney and liver.

6. Strawberry–to clear away toxins
Eating strawberry can promote the formation of cells in human body. At the same time, it can also maintain the normal function of teeth, bones, blood vessels and muscle, promote wound healing, and strengthen the resistance of human body. In addition, it can also expel the toxins out of the body. Strawberry contains a variety of organic acid, tartaric acid and pectin, which can break down the fat in food, promote the secretion of digestive juice and gastrointestinal motility, and eliminate the excessive cholesterol and harmful heavy metals in the body.