Summer Heat, No appetite?

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The digestive system can cause problems for many in summer. Some lose their appetite while others suffer bouts of diarrhea. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends foods to benefit the digestive system in summer, letting you avoid the problems and giving you a stronger spleen and stomach.

TCM has a lot to say about this zhu xia, or "summer sickness," which arrives in warm weather and departs when it cools down. The main symptom is loss of appetite - and TCM stresses the importance of regular meals.

Prevailing pathogenic dampness in summer is the main external cause of digestive problems, according to TCM. When pathogenic dampness invades, the stomach (digestive system) and spleen (converts food into energy) are usually the first to be attacked and begin to function poorly. (see link for more)

http://dailyburn.com/forums/diet_and_nutrition/topics/no_appetite_due_to_hot_weather_is_it_bad_not_to_eat_enough_when_not_hungry

Forum - a poster provides ideas & links.

I'm sure there's more out there. This helps me for sure. I really can't eat anything "heavy" in the heat, which I know can slow down progress. I also know I'm not the only one.

MissAnjy

I find it hard to eat a lot in the heat so I try to drink some calories. I make good use of ice capps at tim hortons, freezies, popsicles, sports drinks, etc .... i get my calories in however i can.

lisastrom

This is definitely me. I've always lost more weight in the summer due to a lack of appetite. I try to eat more light foods like yogurt and fruits. Anything cool like salads too!