May 28, 2018
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【夏天吃這些最好！】 識食一定食呢啲！
四大消暑水果
正所謂「不時不食」，當造水果產量多，品質營養皆在最好的狀態，順應大自然規律，多吃當造水果對身體甚有裨益。夏天當造水果琳琅滿目，該選擇哪一款來吃呢？以下推薦四款夏日必吃水果，來過一個清甜消暑的夏天吧！
・西瓜・
西瓜無論原個吃、切件吃或者榨汁飲，都是消暑佳品，因為西瓜含有大量水份，可迅速為身體補充水份，也能利小便排出體內多餘熱量。西瓜性寒，生津止渴，解暑利尿，清熱除煩，是夏日消暑好瓜！惟注意脾胃虛寒，易有腹瀉，糖尿病患者及月經期間勿吃。
・蜜瓜 / 哈密瓜・
果肉青綠色的蜜瓜和橙色的哈密瓜，同屬性寒，具清暑熱、解煩渴、利小便的功效，且果肉水份充沛，可消暑清熱。如感到身心疲倦、心神焦燥不安，食用蜜瓜和哈密瓜都有清熱解燥之效。惟注意脾胃虛寒勿吃。
・士多啤梨・
外觀呈心形的士多啤梨，果肉多汁，味道香甜，甚得女生歡心。士多啤梨性寒，具消暑解熱、生津止渴、利咽潤肺和健脾胃的功效。士多啤梨同時含有大量果膠和纖維，亦有暢便的功效。但注意脾胃虛寒者勿吃。
・木瓜・
木瓜性平，是大部分體質也適合食用的水果，有健脾胃、助消化的功效。是一種可以消暑解渴，但連脾胃虛弱、容易胃脹的人也可食用的夏日水果，可舒緩食慾下降、消化不良、胃部不適，以及產後媽媽乳水不足等症狀，惟孕婦不宜食用。
夏日水果食用小貼士：
– 每次食用水果份量不宜過多，最多約一碗份量
– 水果新鮮即切即食最好
– 擔心水果表皮有農藥，可用清水浸泡20分鐘再沖洗，或者去皮
– 吃水果時間最好與正餐相隔1小時，以免影響消化
Four fruits to relieve summer heat
When fruits are in season, they are in better shape with more nutrients so naturally eating those fruits would be more beneficial for health. There are quite a few summer seasonal fruits, which one should you choose? Here are four sweet and heat relieving fruits for the summer!
Watermelon
Whether you are eating it whole, in slices or as juice, watermelon is great to have during summer. It is very juicy and can help the body quickly replenish fluids and promotes diuresis to allow the body to dispel additional heat in the body. Watermelon is cold in nature, can promote fluid production and relieve thirst, relieve summer heat and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove irritability, definite a great fruit choice in the summer! Note that those with asthenic cold spleen and stomach, prone to diarrhea, diabetic or ladies during menstruation should avoid watermelons.
Honeydew/Cantaloupe
Honeydew has green flesh and cantaloupe has orange flesh. They are both cold in nature, can clear summer heat, relieve thirst, and promote diuresis. The flesh is juicy and can clear summer heat effectively. If you feel tired and anxious, honeydew and cantaloupe can also remove irritability. Note that those with asthenic cold spleen and stomach should avoid honeydew or cantaloupe.
Strawberry
The heart-shaped strawberries are juicy and sweet, are especially popular with the ladies. Strawberries are cold in nature, can relieve summer heat, promote diuresis and relieve thirst, relieve sore throat and moisten the lungs, as well as strengthen the spleen and stomach. Strawberries are also high in fibre and pectin and can help to relieve constipation. Note that those with asthenic cold spleen and stomach should avoid strawberries.
Papaya
Papaya is mild in nature, and it is a fruit that is suitable for most body constitution. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach and aid digestion. Papaya can clear summer heat and relieve thirst even for those with asthenic spleen and stomach and prone to abdominal bloating. It can alleviate decrease in appetite, indigestion, stomach discomfort, and even improve milk supply for nursing mothers. Note that pregnant women should not have papaya.
Tips for eating summer seasonal fruits:
– Don’t have too much each time, about one bowl is enough
– Consume your fruit as soon as they are cut
– If you are worried about pesticides on the surface of the fruits, soak in water for 20 minutes or remove the skin
– Don’t have your meal an hour before or after meal to avoid indigestion
