The autumn tiger of the year arrived as scheduled. In addition to the unbearable high temperature, there are also buzzing and annoying mosquitoes. We are not Houyi, and we cannot and cannot shoot the last sun down to seek even a hint of coolness, but in our own nest, we are the "creator" and can make it very dirty or messy at any time, both cool and comfortable.
Fighting the autumn tiger: Tips for cool home life
PART1: Cool fruits and vegetables
Although summer brings us unbearable high temperatures, it also brings us a variety of delicious healthy fruits and vegetables. As the saying goes: Don’t eat from time to time. The following introduces four types of fruits and vegetables that are beneficial to eat frequently in summer.
1. Melons with high moisture content. The temperature is high in summer, and the body loses more water than other seasons, so it is necessary to replenish water in time. Summer is the peak season for melons to go on the market, among which winter melon has the highest moisture content among all vegetables, up to 96%, followed by cucumbers, gourds, loofahs, chayotes, pumpkins, bitter gourds, watermelons, etc. In addition, all melon vegetables are characterized by high potassium and low sodium, and have the effects of lowering blood pressure and protecting blood vessels.
2. Cool vegetables that clear heat and remove dampness. In summer, the pores of the human body are opened and sweating too much can easily cause spleen and stomach dysfunction and cause food indigestion. Eating some cool vegetables is beneficial to promote fluid and quench thirst, eliminate irritability and relieve heat, clear heat and relieve fire, detoxify and relieve stools. The cool vegetables on the market in summer include bitter gourd, loofah, cucumber, tomato, eggplant, celery, asparagus, etc. These vegetables are in the high school period, so you might as well eat them regularly.
3. Detoxify bitter vegetables. Bitter foods contain amino acids, vitamins, alkaloids, glycosides, trace elements, etc., which have various functions such as relieving heat and removing heat, eliminating fatigue. Bitter foods can promote the secretion of gastric acid, increase gastric acid concentration, and thus increase appetite. Common bitter vegetables include bitter gourd, bitter vegetable, dandelion, mugwort, etc.
4. Anti-inflammatory and sterilized vegetables. The temperature in summer is high and bacteria grow rapidly, which is a season for frequent human diseases, especially intestinal infectious diseases. At this time, eat more “ sterilization ” vegetables to prevent diseases. This type of vegetables includes: garlic, onion, leek, scallion, green garlic, garlic sprouts, etc.
PART2: Aerobic green plants
In summer, most people will stay indoors. The coolness brought by the air conditioner is greedy. However, when turning on the air conditioner, the doors and windows must be closed, resulting in less air circulation. You might as well plant a few pots of green plants indoors to replace the indoor air. Taking care of it every day and watching it grow slowly, it will naturally be a calm and calm mind, but it will also have a sense of calmness and coolness.
1. In recent years, fat and short succulents have won the hearts of girls. Succulents are rich in colors and have a wide variety of varieties, and they are really cute. Moreover, it does not require frequent watering and is easy to take care of. Plant a few chubby plates of meat on the windowsill to add a bit of cuteness and cuteness to the house.
2. Anthracene has strong vitality and can be planted in soil and cultivated in water. It can regulate indoor air humidity, absorb harmful gases, and improve indoor air quality. It is easy to create a quiet atmosphere indoors, allowing you to spend a moment of quiet time in peace.
3. Honeysuckle is a perennial semi-evergreen-wrapped shrub with stolons, with its unique cool and fragrant smell. It has been known as a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying since ancient times. In the hot summer, planting a honeysuckle on the balcony will make the smell fragrant and calm, which is really a pleasure.
PART3: Cool Home
To create a cool home, you must start from all aspects. Whether it is home protection or some small items in the home can be experts. Some inconspicuous small items can be the key to improving the comfort of the home. You might as well start from all details to create a cool and comfortable home.
1. The sunscreen film can effectively insulate heat and greatly reduce refrigeration costs. In hot summer days, the indoor temperature of a room with sunscreen is 4-6 degrees Celsius lower than that of an ordinary room, greatly reducing the sultry feeling in the room and making the indoor temperature more comfortable and pleasant.
2. UV-proof curtains can effectively prevent the invasion of ultraviolet rays to the skin. Just pull the curtains on, you can easily create a comfortable and healthy home environment. However, if economic conditions are limited, choosing thick and dark colors to block ultraviolet rays will also have the function of blocking ultraviolet rays.
3. Every season has its corresponding furniture. If winter is fabric furniture and leather furniture, then the protagonist of summer is Qiyi furniture. Qiyi furniture uses natural materials, natural texture, strong breathability, refreshing feel, and warm in winter and cool in summer. Sitting on it, I wonder if you will remember the carefree hours you spent on a rattan chair when you were a child?