Summer is coming! Balance your diet with these five cooling yin foods that you should be eating right now. Adjusting your diet with the seasons is a great way to maintain your health, according to traditional Chinese medicine.
1. Watermelon
Watermelon is an especially cooling and hydrating fruit.
2. Corn
Take advantage of the delicious fresh corn available at this time of year and benefit from its cooling properties.
3. Cucumber
Given how refreshing they are, it’s no surprise that cucumbers are an excellent yin food.
4. Tofu
Tofu is a great protein source to eat during the summer. It is a versatile, low fat, and especially cooling food.
5. Seaweed
Seaweeds and kelp are great yin foods that also provide lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidents.
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Sources:
https://www.chinesemedicineliving.com/nutrition/seasons/summer/
https://www.chinesemedicineliving.com/eastern-philosophy/the-best-yin-foods/