"Replenish Well in Early Dog Days, Suffer Less in Midsummer" – 3 Yang-Nourishing Dishes to Eat During Dog Days for a Comfortable Summer
"The coldest days are in Sanjiu, the hottest in Sanfu" – this saying couldn’t be more accurate! The early Dog Days have arrived with scorching heat, the air thick with the scent of sun-baked earth. Once this initial phase passes, the middle and final Dog Days follow in quick succession, marking a full 40-day "sauna mode" that tests everyone’s endurance. During this time, the body is most prone to weakness: yang energy dissipates quickly, while dampness lingers stubbornly, leaving one feeling heavy, lethargic, and with little appetite. As the old saying goes, "Replenish well in early Dog Days, and you won’t suffer in the heat." Eating the right yang-nourishing dishes during this period quietly builds a protective barrier against the sweltering summer. Today, we bring you three steaming-hot, yang-boosting delicacies!
