Cucumber

Cucumbers are popular in summer for helping to reduce internal heat and swelling. Composed of 95% water, eating cucumbers is like drinking water. They are great for hydrating during the summer and are also rich in vitamin C, which helps recover the body exhausted 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. On the other hand, it has no fat, only 11g of carbohydrates and 45 kcal, making it good for dieting.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat, known for its ability to reduce fever, is a popular dish during the summer, enjoyed as cold buckwheat noodles or makguksu. Buckwheat has a cooling property that helps lower body heat, aids in regulating sweat secretion, and alleviates inflammation. It is a representative food for summer revitalization, rich in minerals, vitamins, and polyphenols. Buckwheat has a high protein content of 13% and contains many essential amino acids such as arginine, making it nutritionally excellent.

Seaweed

Seaweed is a cold food that lowers body temperature. Consuming seaweed helps replenish water and minerals lost through sweating. It contains folate, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. Seaweed is rich in dietary fibers such as alginate, which promotes smooth blood circulation, reduces accumulated heat in the body, and improves intestinal function.

Korean melon

With nearly 90% moisture content, it is effective in supplying hydration to the body. Eating cantaloupe, which is consumed during the physically demanding summer, can help recover from fatigue and quench thirst. During the hot summer when sweating is heavy, it is easy to develop an acidic constitution, so alkaline cantaloupe helps balance the body's pH. 💥 Its diuretic effect is also active, making it helpful for people who frequently experience swelling and beneficial for dieting.