The hot weather in summer causes the body to sweat a lot, and along with the sweat comes a large amount of chlorine. The loss of chlorine in the body can lead to a decrease in stomach acid concentration, affecting digestion and causing loss of appetite. Therefore, in summer, adjusting the diet and paying attention to three meals becomes particularly important. Having a good breakfast can provide the body with important sources of nutrients for the day, especially during the season of loss of appetite, where breakfast becomes crucial.
1. Breakfast in summer is "crucial"
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because after a long night, the body has consumed some nutrients, and this is the best time for the body to absorb nutrients. In addition, due to the hot weather in summer, people's appetite decreases, especially for high-protein foods such as fish and meat. However, in the morning, the temperature is relatively low, and people have just woken up, so the loss of appetite is not as severe as during the hot noon and afternoon. Therefore, it is important to seize the golden opportunity of breakfast to replenish nutrition and provide energy and nutrients for the day's activities. If breakfast is eaten well and enough nutrients are supplied, lunch and dinner can be relatively light and simple, which not only facilitates nutrient absorption but also effectively solves the side effects of loss of appetite.
Generally, summer breakfast should be eaten within 20-30 minutes after waking up, around 7-8 o'clock, as this is when people have the strongest appetite and the nutrients in food are most easily absorbed.
2. Proper combination of breakfast in summer
Breakfast in summer is the most important meal of the day, which means we need to replenish most of the nutrients in breakfast. A well-balanced breakfast can not only keep us energetic throughout the morning but also effectively lower blood concentration, aid in waste elimination, reduce the formation of various stones, and even delay aging. Before eating breakfast, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm water after waking up. This will not only effectively replenish the lost water in the body overnight but also clean the intestines and help detoxify the body. In breakfast, it is also advisable to consume more protein, such as milk and eggs, which are rich in animal protein.
At the same time, it is also possible to eat lean fish and meat, such as fish porridge and lean meat and preserved egg porridge, which are lightly cooked. In addition to selecting high-quality proteins for breakfast, fresh vegetables and fruits should also be consumed to supplement sufficient vitamins and calcium. Moreover, because vegetables and fruits are brightly colored and have a mild taste, they can stimulate appetite and facilitate the absorption of nutrients. In addition to these, oatmeal, bran flakes, sweet potatoes, etc. are also good choices for summer breakfast.
It is important to note that breakfast should not include greasy, fried, dry, and highly stimulating foods, as they can easily cause indigestion. Cold drinks are also not suitable for consumption during breakfast, as the large temperature difference can strongly stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to sudden spasms and causing stomach pain and other gastrointestinal discomfort.
