1. Tomato and squash

Tomatoes and squash are also popular ingredients in summer. They are rich in vitamins, protein, carotene, folic acid, fiber and other nutrients, especially rich in vitamin C.

Luffa is very nutritious and good for health. According to Oriental medicine, luffa not only has the effect of cooling, detoxifying, whitening the skin, and losing weight, but pregnant women who eat luffa also have the effect of supporting the development of the fetus. In many studies of modern medicine, luffa contains many nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, carbohydrates and fiber, has a sweet, refreshing taste that helps cool down and detoxify. Eating luffa in the summer can also help prevent aging (thanks to its rich antioxidants), support whitening and rejuvenating the skin. Women who want a healthy body and beauty can eat more luffa in the summer.

Tomatoes are a food that can be eaten directly as fruit or combined with other ingredients to make dishes. Tomatoes have a very high nutritional value and are good for health because they are rich in vitamins A, C, K, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, thiamine, magnesium, niacin, copper and phosphorus... Thanks to the abundant amount of vitamin C (antioxidant), tomatoes help protect the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, reducing the risk of wrinkles and dark spots on the skin. At the same time, vitamin C also promotes collagen synthesis, thereby helping to increase skin elasticity and firmness. Beta-carotene in tomatoes helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and lycopene makes the skin less sensitive to the harmful effects of UV rays. This helps the skin to be smooth and less wrinkled. Vitamin A also helps improve the condition of the hair, making it strong and shiny.

These are two ingredients that are abundant in the summer. The cool, crunchy and soft squash combined with the sweet and sour tomatoes will create a delicious and juicy dish. This dish is as good as applying 10 masks to your skin. So don't miss this simple dish.

Ingredients for stir-fried squash and tomatoes

1-2 squash, 2 tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, a little seasoning, 1 teaspoon chicken essence.

How to make stir-fried squash and tomatoes

Step 1: Peel the squash, wash it and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Wash the tomatoes, place the stem side down and use a spoon or knife to scrape the tomato flesh. Then use a knife to make a cross-shaped cut on the fruit and peel off the skin from top to bottom.

Step 2: Cut the peeled tomatoes into wedge-shaped slices. Then place the pan on the stove, heat the cooking oil and add minced garlic to stir-fry until fragrant. Next, add the squash and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Step 3: Then add tomatoes and stir-fry with squash. Next, season with an appropriate amount of spices and stir well. Then add 1 teaspoon of chicken essence and stir-fry so that the ingredients absorb the spices. When the squash and tomatoes are cooked, take them out and enjoy.

Finished product of stir-fried tomatoes and squash

Stir-fried squash with tomatoes is a rustic dish, quick to make, light and delicious. The squash is crispy and soft, combined with the sweet and sour tomatoes, creating a very delicious taste.

2. Snow fungus and almonds

Snow fungus (also known as white fungus) contains many vitamins C and E. These are all powerful antioxidants that help protect the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, effectively prevent wrinkles, increase elasticity and prevent aging. Snow fungus is also rich in polysaccharides, proteins that help the body effectively strengthen the immune system. With a viscous structure and high polysaccharide content, snow fungus has very good moisturizing ability. They have the effect of creating a flexible hydration layer that helps the skin to be optimally hydrated, smooth the skin surface, making you look younger and more beautiful. Snow fungus stimulates cell growth, helps heal wounds quickly, soothes and quickly relieves irritation. Snow fungus has the effect of beautifying the skin and helps the skin to always be bright, smooth and fresh, effectively prevents the aging process, helps to fade wrinkles, giving women more beautiful skin and confidence.

Almonds are rich in protein, amino acids, linolenic acid, minerals and vitamins, which can quench thirst, moisturize the lungs, regulate blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis. The antioxidants in almonds help cleanse your skin by removing toxins and free radicals from your body. They also contain a large amount of alpha-tocopherol, a major source of Vitamin E. This vitamin is considered a superfood for the skin because it nourishes your skin, keeping it smooth and glowing.

Almonds and snow fungus combined together will have the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing, nourishing the skin to be smooth and beautiful white.

Ingredients for making snow fungus almond milk

80g almonds, 10g dried snow fungus, 1200ml filtered water, 25g rice, 60g rock sugar.

How to make snow fungus almond milk

Step 1: Soak almonds in hot water for about 5 minutes. Then remove the brown skin. Note that when peeling, if you see yellow almonds, discard them and only take the white seeds. Wash the rice and drain.

Step 2: Soak the snow fungus until it expands, then wash it thoroughly. After preparing the ingredients, put everything together with rock sugar into the nut milk maker, cover the lid and press the cooking function. If you don't have a nut milk maker, use a blender to create a thick mixture and then put it on the stove to boil. Thus, the snow fungus almond milk is complete.

Finished product of snow fungus almond milk

So just a few simple steps and you have completed the snow fungus almond milk. Snow fungus almond milk is smooth thanks to the snow fungus, has a very fragrant smell from almonds, and a sweet taste from rock sugar, very easy to drink.

Wish you success with 2 delicious dishes to help your skin beautiful and smooth!