Beginning of summer is the seventh solar term in the 24 solar terms and also the first solar term in summer. It falls on May 6th and ends on May 20th this year. When it comes, the temperature rises obviously, and summer heat arrives, there is a remarkable increase in thunder storms, and crops enter their peak season for growth.
Due to the vast territory of China and the large span of north and south, the natural rhythm varies from place to place. In the summer season, only the area south of the line from Fuzhou to Nanling in China is the real summer of "green trees are thick and shady in summer, and the reflection of the buildings into the pond"; while some parts of the northeast and northwest have just entered the spring at this time. According to the classification standard of modern climatology (average temperature), the average daily temperature rises steadily above 22°C will be the beginning of summer.
Since the temperature rises continuously, people should take food which are easier to digest and are with more vitamins. It’s better to avoid oily and spicy food. Another principle is to eat something good for the heart, for example, milk, bean products and chicken. More vegetables and fruits can help increase the cellulose, Vitamin B and Vitamin C and thus prevent arteriosclerotic diseases.
