Lixia is the first solar term of summer, marking the official start of the Mengxia season. After the beginning of summer, the temperature gradually rises, and the body sweats more, leading to an increase in metabolism. At this time, the core of health preservation is to nourish the heart, protect the yang, and eliminate dampness and annoyance. Only by adjusting according to the solar terms can we smoothly enter summer. During the beginning of summer, the diet should mainly focus on light and refreshing fluids, strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is recommended to consume lotus seeds, lilies, mung beans, winter melon, tomatoes and other ingredients in moderation to help clear the mind, relieve stress, and promote diuresis; Try to eat less raw, cold, chilled, and greasy food to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach, causing discomfort such as bloating and diarrhea. Next, let's share a mild seasonal health Congee - mung bean japonica rice porridge (improved version). Mung bean rice porridge (improved version): 30g mung bean, 100g japonica rice, 15g lily, 15g lotus seed, and some rock sugar. Method: Wash mung beans, glutinous rice, lotus seeds, and lilies thoroughly, put them in a clay pot, and add an appropriate amount of water. Boil over high heat until boiling, then switch to low heat until the beans are cooked and the rice is tender, and the ingredients are soft and sticky. Finally, add rock sugar and stir well before serving. (Looking into the New Era)