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What to eat when you are prone to sleepiness in summer

Asked by:Melpomene

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 02:34 AM

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  • Amaya Amaya

    Apr 01, 2026

      According to experts, "summer nap", also known as "summer burnout", is caused by the human body perspiring heavily in high temperature environments, and potassium and sodium elements are lost with sweat and cannot be replenished in time. Therefore, timely supplementation of potassium and sodium elements is very necessary in summer.

      The potassium content in seaweed ranks first among all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and its sodium content is also very rich, especially seaweed, which contains 1640 mg of potassium per 100 grams. In the human body, potassium usually works together with sodium to maintain normal muscle activity, regulate osmotic pressure and water balance inside and outside cells, and prevent excessive loss of body fluids. Eating more seaweed in summer can ensure the body’s normal muscle activity and nerve The reaction is not affected, and symptoms such as lack of energy and muscle spasms caused by lack of potassium and sodium in the body are avoided.

      In addition, seaweed, known as a "nutrition treasure house", is also rich in vitamins, protein and dietary fiber. Eating more seaweed can not only better solve the problem of "summer nap", but also has the effect of "one food can provide multiple nutrients". Traditional Chinese medicine generally believes that eating seaweed has the effects of clearing heat, diuresis, nourishing the kidneys and heart, and lowering blood pressure. However, due to the cold nature of seaweed, people with poor digestive function and weak spleen and stomach should eat it with caution or in small amounts.