Eating to Keep Your Cool

Chinese medicine emphasizes living in harmony with the seasons. Summertime is about staying cool and hydrated, and fortunately there is an abundance of foods that help balance the rising temperatures. Salads, fruits and vegetables, bitter flavors (such as asparagus and dandelion greens), and most seafoods are excellent #summertime choices. Here is a list of foods beneficial to eat for your healthiest summer:
*melons (watermelon, cantaloupe)
*strawberries
*tomatoes
*lemons and oranges
*apricots and peaches
*broccoli, bok choy, and Chinese cabbage
*snow peas and spinach
*dill, cilantro, and mint
*white fish and shrimp