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6 treats to beat the summer heat in China

By Li Ping | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-07-25 15:08

4. Mung bean soup

6 treats to beat the summer heat in China

Mung bean soup is a soothing sweet soup and dessert. In traditional Chinese medicine, mung beans are considered to have a "cooling" property, and also are thought to be able to expel toxins from the human body. The beans are also a good source of protein, vitamins, fiber and minerals. [Photo/VCG]