Entering August, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the daytime temperature of 36°C-37°C has become commonplace. People are prone to heat stroke with the switch between air-conditioned rooms and outdoor hot weather.
In addition to drinking water to relieve the heat, there are several common heat-relieving products in Taiwan.
Fruit
As a kingdom of fruits, Taiwan is full of various kinds of fruits. When it comes to the one that must be eaten in summer, it must be watermelon! Watermelon is sweet, juicy and quenches thirst. However,watermelon is cool and diuretic, so do not eat it in excess.
Except for watermelon, wax apple is also a good choice. It is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, which can help improve immunity. Eating two wax apples a day can help replenish body water and reduce the chance of heat stroke.
Sweet Soup
When the weather is getting hotter, you will find many shops start selling green bean soup or herbal tea which made from mesona.
Green beans have the effect of clearing away heat and mesona can help stabilize blood sugar, lower blood lipids, and increase satiety! Having a bowl of green bean soup or herbal tea helps to relieve the heat.
It should be noted that people with weak stomachs or women during menstrual period should drink as little as possible because they are cold food. Having too much may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms.
Drinks
Starfruit is one of the cool fruits, which has a significant effect on lowering blood pressure and expelling summer heat.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black plum has a sour taste and flat nature. Therefore, the elders usually make starfruit and black plum into juices to relieve the problems of dry mouth and heat in summer. They can be found in a local market.
No matter watermelons, green bean soups or sour plum juices, they are all common summer products in Taiwan. Next time when passing by a fruit vendor or a traditional market, don’t forget to give them a try. They can definitely help you through a hot summer afternoon.