What to Eat in Summer to Combat Fatigue and Boost Energy
Jul 16, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, summer fatigue can generally be alleviated by consuming foods such as mint, lemon, watermelon, nuts, green tea, and medications including Vitamin B1 tablets, Vitamin B12 tablets, ginseng royal jelly capsules, Acanthopanax capsules, and Compound Ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin) syrup. Mint has a fresh aroma and contains menthol, which can stimulate the nerves and create a cool, refreshing sensation.
Under normal circumstances, foods such as mint, lemon, watermelon, nuts, and green tea can generally help alleviate summer fatigue. Medications such as vitamin B1 tablets, vitamin B12 tablets, ginseng royal jelly capsules, Acanthopanax tablets, and compound Ejiao syrup may also be used. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical attention is advised. Detailed explanations are as follows:
I. Foods
1. Mint: Mint contains menthol and has a refreshing aroma that can stimulate nerves, creating a cool and comfortable sensation. It helps relieve the drowsiness caused by summer fatigue and can be consumed as tea or added to food for flavor.
2. Lemon: Rich in vitamin C and citric acid, lemon helps promote metabolism and provides energy. Its refreshing scent also helps refresh the mind and is suitable for making infused water or adding slices to beverages.
3. Watermelon: High in water content and rich in glucose and potassium, watermelon quickly replenishes fluids and energy lost due to excessive sweating in summer, helping relieve fatigue. It can be eaten directly.
4. Nuts: Nuts are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and various minerals. They provide sustained energy release, helping reduce fatigue. Almonds, walnuts, and other nuts can be consumed in moderation as snacks.
5. Green Tea: Containing caffeine and tea polyphenols, green tea stimulates the nervous system through caffeine, while tea polyphenols have antioxidant effects. It refreshes the mind and alleviates summer fatigue when consumed as a brewed beverage.
II. Medications
1. Vitamin B1 Tablets: Vitamin B1 participates in energy metabolism and maintains normal nerve function. Deficiency can lead to fatigue and weakness. Supplementation helps improve fatigue during summer.
2. Vitamin B12 Tablets: Vitamin B12 promotes red blood cell production, ensuring adequate oxygen supply to the body. It helps alleviate fatigue caused by oxygen deficiency and is suitable for individuals experiencing summer fatigue.
3. Ginseng Royal Jelly Capsules: These contain ginseng and royal jelly, which nourish the body, supplement nutrition, enhance physical strength, and relieve fatigue. They are suitable for individuals experiencing weakness and fatigue during summer.
4. Acanthopanax Tablets: Made from Acanthopanax extract, these tablets invigorate qi, strengthen the spleen, nourish the kidneys, and calm the mind. They are used to treat symptoms such as physical weakness, poor appetite, and soreness in the waist and knees caused by deficiency of spleen and kidney yang, thereby relieving summer fatigue.
5. Compound Ejiao Syrup: Contains Ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin), red ginseng, prepared rehmannia, and other ingredients. It replenishes qi and nourishes blood, treating symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, poor appetite, and leukopenia caused by deficiency of both qi and blood. It can help alleviate discomfort caused by summer fatigue.
In addition, sufficient sleep should be ensured during summer. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures should be avoided, proper ventilation and cooling measures should be taken, and rest and exercise should be arranged rationally to maintain a good mental state.
