Summer acne is mostly caused by heat toxins in the body. 8 kinds of food to clear heat

The human face is the body's "detoxification outlet". When too much dampness and heat accumulate in the body, the toxins cannot be completely expelled through urination, defecation and sweating. The dampness and heat toxins can only be discharged from the face. Therefore, to get rid of the acne on your face, the important thing is to eliminate the excess toxins and heat from the body.

【Olive】

Olives are very nutritious, containing large amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins, tannic acid, hawthorn acid, volatile oils, sesquiterpene glycol, etc. They can promote salivation and quench thirst, clear away heat and detoxify, fight inflammation and reduce swelling, and have a good inhibitory effect on acne caused by skin inflammation. Its products and olive oil products are good for the heart and are suitable for people of all ages.

Efficacy: Reduces heat and eliminates phlegm, moisturizes the throat and reduces inflammation, and removes toxins in the body such as sores and alcohol.

Note: Eating too much olives can cause chest tightness, so don’t eat too much. In addition, patients with febrile coughs should avoid eating olives, and patients with gastric ulcers should also eat them with caution.

【pitaya】

Dragon fruit is sweet and cool in nature. It is rich in carbohydrates, carotene, ascorbic acid, calcium, zinc, sodium and other trace elements. It can promote salivation and quench thirst, clear away heat and cool blood, prevent heatstroke, and enhance the body's resistance. The pectin contained in pitaya can not only strengthen the stomach and intestines and aid digestion, but also has the effect of moisturizing the skin. In addition, pitaya is high in water, so eating it will not cause internal heat and can also prevent acne.

Efficacy: Improves periodontal disease, mouth ulcers, hemorrhoids, constipation, acne, etc. caused by heat.

Note: Dragon fruit is cool in nature, so people with a cold constitution will experience symptoms such as fear of cold, pale face, weak limbs, and frequent diarrhea. Such people should not eat too much dragon fruit, but there is no problem drinking a glass of it after a meal. Women during menstruation should also avoid certain foods.

【pear】

Pears are rich in nutrients, including malic acid, citric acid, glucose, fructose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, pectin and various vitamins. They can lower blood pressure, clear away heat and calm the body, nourish yin and reduce fever, moisten the lungs, eliminate phlegm and detoxify. It can also facilitate bowel movements, protect the cardiovascular system and liver, and help with weight loss. The vitamin C in pears has mild cleansing and detoxifying effects, and has moisturizing and repairing effects on the skin. It is especially suitable for acne-prone skin caused by allergies.

Efficacy: Improves heat symptoms such as sore throat, lung heat and cough, especially for patients with fever or internal heat.

Note: After eating pears, do not drink warm soup or greasy food immediately to avoid diarrhea. It is cold in nature and should not be eaten by people with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, indigestion, or postpartum women.

【watermelon】

Watermelon is a great food for relieving heat. It is rich in glucose, malic acid, fructose, protein amino acids, lycopene and abundant vitamin C, and contains no fat and cholesterol. It can clear away heat, detoxify and promote diuresis.

Efficacy: Dietary therapy for heatstroke, fever, thirst, yellow and red urine, jaundice, nephritis, etc., can remove wrinkles, moisturize the skin and lower blood pressure.

Note: Watermelon is raw, cold and slippery. People with weak spleen and stomach, abdominal pain due to cold accumulation, frequent urination, large amount of urination, as well as those with chronic enteritis, gastritis and duodenal ulcer should not eat too much watermelon. Infants and young children should also not eat too much watermelon. In addition, watermelon has a high sugar content, so diabetics should not eat too much.

【tomato】

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, carotene, niacin, malic acid, citric acid, vitamin C, vitamin B, especially vitamin P, and a variety of mineral elements. It can clear away heat and detoxify, relieve heat and thirst, relieve restlessness, aid digestion, protect the elasticity of blood vessel walls, and improve skin care and beauty.

Efficacy: Improves heat symptoms such as stomach heat, bitter taste in the mouth, fever, thirst, heatstroke, and epistaxis caused by yin deficiency and internal heat.

Note: Tomatoes are cold in nature, so people with weak spleen and stomach and rheumatoid arthritis should not eat too many tomatoes. It should be noted that unred tomatoes cannot be eaten as they can cause poisoning symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.

【banana】

Bananas are high in nutrition and low in calories. They are rich in protein, sugar, potassium, vitamins A and C, and also rich in dietary fiber. They can increase probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract, detoxify, moisturize the intestines, promote bowel movements, reduce inflammation, and prevent and fight cancer. In addition, they can also cool the body, making them suitable for reducing fever during a cold.

Efficacy: Dietary therapy for dry cough, dry stool, hemorrhoid bleeding, constipation, fever, thirst and other symptoms.

Note: Bananas are cold and laxative. People with weak spleen and stomach, constipation and diarrhea should not eat them too much or eat them raw. People with excessive stomach acid, acute or chronic nephritis, and renal insufficiency should avoid eating bananas (bananas are high in potassium and eating too much can easily cause oliguria or urinary retention and increase the burden on the kidneys).

【orange】

Oranges are mild and slightly cool in nature. They are rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, β-carotene, malic acid, citric acid, hesperidin, as well as aldehydes, alcohols, alkenes and other substances. They can clear away heat and detoxify, eliminate phlegm and reduce qi, strengthen the spleen and appetite, sober up and quench thirst, prevent and treat constipation, beautify the skin, and help circulation. The smell alone can help relieve tension in the human body.

Efficacy: Diuretic, improves constipation, hemorrhoids, and some fever symptoms. Improve appetite, help lose weight, prevent gallbladder disease, and reduce the risk of mouth, throat, and stomach cancer.

Note: Eating too many oranges can cause gas and damage the liver. The tannin in oranges can hinder the absorption of iron, so patients with anemia should not eat too much oranges. In addition, it is forbidden for those suffering from malaria, chills and fever, qi deficiency and scrofula.

【orange】

It is cold in nature, low in calories, and rich in fiber. It can promote gastrointestinal motility, excrete waste, promote salivation and quench thirst, clear away heat, moisten the lungs and detoxify.

Efficacy: Relieve heat and dryness-prone diseases, such as hemorrhoids, constipation, periodontal disease, tonsillitis, etc.

Note: People with cold, cough and phlegm should avoid eating it. Adults should not eat more than 3 per day, and children should not eat more than 2 per day. In addition, the orange peel is also very nutritious.