8 kinds of foods to refresh your body and fight fatigue in summer

　　“"Spring sleepiness, autumn fatigue, summer nap." The sleepiness that spreads under the scorching sun is obviously much more powerful than the sleepiness in spring and autumn. It is mixed with irritability and weakness, and attacks overwhelmingly, hitting the target with one blow and directly hypnotizing one. Why are we more likely to feel tired and sleepy in summer? People sweat more in summer and easily lose potassium, leading to hypokalemia. People usually feel tired, weak limbs, loss of appetite, abdominal distension and discomfort. At this time, you should eat more potassium-rich foods.

　　Method 1: Eat potassium-containing foods such as bananas and oranges

　　Among fresh vegetables, fungi (such as mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, etc.), beans, radishes, cauliflower, day lily, bitter melon, pumpkin, loofah, rape, spinach, amaranth, celery, etc. have relatively high potassium content. Among fruits, bananas have the highest potassium content. In addition, seasonal fruits such as cherries, apricots, lychees, strawberries, etc. are also rich in potassium. Seafood is also an important source of potassium, such as kelp, seaweed, marine fish, dried shrimps, etc. In summer, you can also eat an appropriate amount of nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, etc., to replenish the lost potassium. Of course, you can also drink more mung bean soup. Heatstroke prevention Cool down, and secondly, you can replenish potassium. In addition, after sweating a lot, the human body can also supplement some drinks containing potassium and sodium ions, but do not drink too much boiled water or sugar water immediately to prevent excessive reduction in blood potassium.

　　Method 2: Eat mushrooms

　　Eating 200 grams of mushrooms has the same impact on the body as two days of sunshine. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D. Regular consumption of mushrooms can relieve fatigue.

　　Tip 3: Eat more carrots and beets

　　People who often feel tired often have iron deficiency in their blood. Vegetables like carrots and beets are rich in iron and are easily absorbed by the body.

　　Method 4: Eat ginger

　　The spicy taste of ginger can cause the body to generate heat from within and enhance immune function. Both candied ginger and raw ginger have detoxifying, refreshing and fatigue-relieving effects.

　　Method 5: Eat edamame

　　Edamame is rich in potassium. You can eat more of it in summer. For example, boiling edamame in salt water or cooking with edamame can not only relieve fatigue, but also whet your appetite and replenish your physical strength. Edamame is an immature soybean, and its nutrients are easier to absorb and utilize. Edamame needs iron during growth and also stores iron. Not only does it have a relatively high iron content, it is also easy to absorb. It is an iron supplement for children, the elderly, and women to prevent anemia Very good food source. In addition, edamame is also high in calcium.

　　Method 6: Replenish water regularly

　　Water is very important to maintain balance in the body. It can transport nutrients, mineral salts and vitamins, promote exchange in the body, and ensure the excretion of waste in the body... All symptoms of water shortage (not just in the hot summer season) are manifested as weakened physical energy, reduced physical recovery ability, and thus increased fatigue. To do this, you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of water every day, drink small amounts and frequently, and do not wait until you are thirsty.

　　Method 7: Essential dairy products for the body

　　It’s best to have at least one dairy product with each meal. Milk provides abundant calcium, which is an important element for strong bones. When you have insomnia, drink a cup of warm milk: its tryptophan can promote the formation of 5-hydroxytryptamine, a substance that can help the brain regulate sleep. Dairy products provide you with protein, vitamins and calcium without being too high in fat. In addition, when you have insomnia, every night sleep Drinking a glass of warm milk half an hour before will help you sleep.

　　Method 8: Eat more whole grains

　　Eating more whole grains in summer can replenish the potassium lost in the body and effectively prevent and treat summer drowsiness and lack of energy. For example: buckwheat, corn, potato, etc. It can alleviate acid-base balance disorders, metabolic disorders and the loss of trace elements such as potassium. It can not only prevent summer sleepiness, but also prevent high blood pressure, coronary heart disease Isocardio-cerebrovascular disease occurrence.

　　Massage three acupoints to boost energy levels

　　Fengchi point : Located on the nape, below the occipital bone. Massage can be refreshing and soothing Eye Fatigue, especially for people who work in front of the computer or at the desk for a long time, the effect is better.

　　Baihui Point : Located at the highest point in the middle of the head, massage can refresh the mind and boost yang energy.

　　temple : Located at the midpoint between the eyebrow tip and the outer corner of the eye, about a finger backwards, massaging this area can not only refresh your mind but also relieve headaches. Acupoints near the knee joint, such as Zusanli, Yanglingquan, Ququan, and Yingu, can provide the driving force for the movement of qi and blood throughout the body. Massaging these acupoints can help clear the mind.