After the beginning of summer, the temperature gradually rises, at the same time, a variety of seasonal food also began to market, they are not only fresh and delicious, but also play a key role in the summer health. The Life Times invited Zheng Dongming, a nutrition expert from the Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University, to recommend some of the most important foods to eat after the beginning of summer. The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you’re looking for. Fava beans are also good for the spleen, dampness and swelling, making them especially suitable for summertime when heat and dampness are high. Garlic scapes are available in large quantities at this time and have a balanced nutritional composition, especially high insoluble fiber and rich in carotene and minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc and selenium, which have a positive effect on preventing constipation. In addition, the allicin and allicin contained in garlic scapes can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus and Bacillus dysenteriae. Cucumber is the first choice of many people for early summer appetite. It is one of the foods with the highest water content and is good for replenishing body fluids. Nutrient-rich cucumber is also beneficial to “clean” the body of waste, often eaten to help prevent kidney stones, and has a protective effect on the kidneys Tree three fresh: cherries, loquat, apricots Cherries are one of the first fruits available in the summer, its high iron content, but also contains more vitamin C and a small amount of organic acids, they are not only good for health, but also can improve the absorption rate of iron in the intestine. Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which help protect eyesight and improve immunity. As we enter May, golden loquats start to appear at fruit stalls. It is rich in many vitamins needed by the body and many minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. The content of calcium, phosphorus and carotene is especially higher than that of other fruits. Loquat also contains many bioactive substances that help increase the body’s immunity. Apricots are also available after summer, and there is a folk saying that “eat an apricot at the end of the day, and you will be free of disease in your old age”. Apricots are also rich in beta carotene, which has a strong antioxidant capacity and helps protect the eyes. They are also high in potassium, which can help maintain fluid balance. Water three fresh: yellowtail, river shrimp, shad Currently, yellowtail and other fish near the spawning season are the first choice for summer. Yellow croaker is rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol, vitamin B2, nikonic acid, vitamin E and many minerals. Especially worth mentioning is that yellowtail is rich in the trace element selenium, which is an essential nutrient with antioxidant effects. Once summer arrives, river shrimp also start to be available. It is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and many other minerals. Shrimp than other meat fiber fine, water, so the taste is tender, easy to digest and absorb, especially for the elderly and children. River shrimp shells are thin and soft, with the skin to eat the calcium effect is very good. The folk proverb says “spring side autumn carp summer three li”, where the three li fish refers to the shad. Yellowtail is rich in protein and is easily digested and absorbed, making it a good source of protein for patients with liver, kidney, and cardiovascular diseases. It is also rich in vitamin D and the mineral calcium, which helps to strengthen bones.