In some medical traditions, there are certain “warm property” foods that are higher in fat and protein, while other foods, known as “cold property” foods, are lower in fat. On hot summer days, it feels more natural to cook or eat foods that are light or “cool,” like salad or fruit. On colder days, our cravings naturally skew toward stews or soups. A few warm-weather foods that cool the body include cucumbers, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, and celery. On the list of cold-weather foods are root vegetables, fennel, oats, quinoa, and rutabaga. Some foods fall in the middle. They’re neither
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