[Tip] Summer (June to August) Healthy Ingredients

A summer of continuous monsoon and heatwave
To get through this hot and humid summer well, the food you eat is important.

 

During the hot summer months when sweating and fatigue are common
It is also necessary to eat nourishing foods rich in protein to strengthen your physical health.

 

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables that are abundant in summer along with this
You can maintain good health and also fend off various diseases.

 

1. Diseases to be cautious of

 

 

Food poisoning
Hot and humid temperatures easily spoil food.
Eating these types of foods can easily cause food poisoning.

 

The number of patients increases starting from May, when the early heat begins.
They say the most patients come in August, the hottest month of the year.

 

Salmonella, E. coli, and other bacteria cause food poisoning.
The main symptoms of food poisoning are frequent diarrhea and vomiting.

 

Since this can cause dehydration symptoms
It is good to drink warm water frequently.

 

However, if you take antidiarrheal medication without a doctor's instructions just because of severe diarrhea
Bacteria staying in the intestine for a long time can actually worsen the symptoms.

 

To prevent food poisoning, maintain thorough personal hygiene.
It's good to store food properly to prevent spoilage.

 

When purchasing food, you should buy from room temperature storage foods to refrigerated foods in order.
You can prevent food from spoiling during transportation from the purchase location to your home.

 

In the case of garlic or potatoes, storing them in the refrigerator
Since environmental hormones are produced, it's better to keep it in a cool and dark place.

 

 

✔️Heat-related illness
Hot weather during the summer causes heat-related illnesses, which are acute conditions.
According to the 2017 announcement by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Heat-related illnesses are said to significantly increase between August 1st and 2nd week.

 

Exposing oneself to hot weather for a long time
Headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, fatigue, and decreased consciousness occur.
In severe cases, it can be fatal.

 

To prevent heat-related illnesses during the summer season
After checking the weather daily, on days when a heatwave warning is issued
It is recommended to avoid intense physical activity outdoors from 12 PM to 5 PM.

 

In situations where you need to be outdoors for a long time
It is good to hydrate regularly and take breaks in the shade whenever possible.

 

If you find a heat-related illness patient who has fainted
Immediately move the patient to a shaded and cool place and report to the 119 rescue team.
Unfasten the patient's clothing until the rescue team arrives.
It's good to wipe your body with a cool wet towel to lower your body temperature.

2. Seasonal foods that help with health

 

 

✔️Abalone (79 kcal per 100g)
August to October is the peak season.
Abalone is rich in amino acids such as taurine, arginine, methionine, and cysteine.
It helps regulate blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.

It contains glutamic acid, which supplies nutrients to the brain.
It also contains many minerals such as zinc that help eliminate heavy metals from the body.

 

 

Bellflower root (83 kcal per 100g)
July to August is the peak season, and it has been considered one of the main medicinal herbs since ancient times.
In traditional Korean medicine, bellflower root (doraji) has the property of rising upward.
It is said to raise the energy of the lungs and to soothe the lungs and bronchi.

Saponins, the compounds responsible for the bitter taste of bellflower root, are
To promote the secretion of mucus in the bronchi
This mucus protects the bronchi from external substances such as bacteria.

 

 

✔️Tomato (14 kcal per 100g)
From July to September is the peak season, and the red pigment in tomatoes, lycopene, is
It plays a role in expelling reactive oxygen species that cause aging from the body.

Lycopene has excellent antioxidant effects.
In preventing prostate cancer in men, breast cancer in women, and cancers of the digestive system
It is known to be helpful.
The potassium in tomatoes helps to eliminate salt from the body.

 

8 Superfoods to Protect Your Health During Summer

 

1. Blueberry
Blueberries are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and anticancer compounds.
According to research, blueberries are also good for improving memory.

 

2. Spinach
Contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory substances, and vitamin components.
It improves your eyesight and makes your bones stronger.

 

3. Watermelon
It is one of the best summer fruits.
Watermelon is low in sugar but rich in vitamin A and C.
It's the best summer food that is low in calories but rich in nutrients.
According to research, watermelon lowers blood pressure.
It is said to have a beneficial effect in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

 

4. Onion
Onions contain protein, carbohydrates, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients.
While it contains a large amount of nutrients
The calorie content is only 36 calories per 100 grams.

 

Low in calories and almost free of fat, but
Dietary fiber is abundant, making it good for digestion and dieting.
According to research, the allicin component abundant in onions is
It has the ability to eliminate mutant substances and prevent various types of cancer.

 

Allicin inhibits the reductase enzymes in liver cells.

There are also research findings suggesting that it reduces cholesterol production.
Allicin here helps lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, and prevent blood clots.

 

5. Kiwi
It provides a sweet taste without the need to worry about sugar intake.
Contains more potassium than the same amount of bananas
Sugars and calories are low.
A medium-sized kiwi contains only 7 grams of sugar.
It is also rich in fiber.

 

6. Asparagus
This is a report on vitamin K, which strengthens bones and is important for blood clotting.
It also contains a lot of antioxidants.
Good for preventing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

 

7. Cherry
Rich in antioxidants and giving a deep red color
A substance called anthocyanin regulates immune responses and
Make it have anti-inflammatory effects.
There are also research results indicating that cherries have better pain-relieving effects than aspirin.

 

8. Cauliflower
It also contains various vitamins and mineral components.
Above all, it is necessary to eat in order to intake anticancer substances and glucosinolates.

Because of these substances, the scent is pungent.

Prevents damage to the stomach and lungs caused by carcinogens
It has a preventive effect against cancers such as breast cancer and uterine cancer.

 

Hot and exhausting summer with healthy food
Let's overcome it healthily.