6/20 (Thursday) 4 'Fever-Reducing Foods' to Eat in Summer

#cucumber

Cucumbers are a summer favorite as they help reduce body heat and swelling. Cucumbers are 95% water, so eating cucumbers is like drinking water. It is good for replenishing moisture in the summer and is also full of vitamin C, helping the body recover from the heat.

It contains 14% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, 62% of vitamin K, 10% of magnesium, and 13% of potassium. 💥 It has no fat and only 11g of carbohydrates and 45kcal, making it great for dieting.

#buckwheat

Buckwheat, known as a food that reduces fever, is a popular dish eaten in the summer in dishes such as cold buckwheat noodles and makguksu. Buckwheat is cold in nature, so it helps lower body temperature, regulate sweat secretion, and relieve inflammation. Buckwheat is a representative food for recovering energy in the summer and is rich in minerals, vitamins, and polyphenols. Buckwheat is 💥 It is nutritionally excellent as it has a high protein content of 13% and contains many essential amino acids such as arginine.

#brown seaweed

Seaweed is a cooling food that reduces body heat. Consuming it helps replenish moisture and minerals lost through sweating. Seaweed contains folic acid, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. It also contains a large amount of dietary fiber, including alginic acid. 💥 It improves blood circulation, reduces body heat, and improves intestinal function.

#melon

With a water content of nearly 90%, melon is effective in hydrating the body. Eating melon during the summer, when physical exertion is high, can help relieve fatigue and quench thirst. In the summer, when we sweat a lot, it's easy to become acidic, so melon, which is alkaline, helps balance the body. 💥 It also has a diuretic effect, so it is helpful for people who often experience swelling and is also good for dieting.