The scorching summer is upon us, and many feel dehydrated and experience low energy during the summer months. It is important to take extra care during the hot season.
Here are cooling foods that you should definitely add to your diet to fight against the hot climate effects:
Watermelon
Watermelon, a seasonal summer fruit comes for a reason. As it contains 91.45 per cent water, it helps in fulfilling your body’s water requirement. Also, loaded with anti-oxidants properties, watermelon gives you a wonderful cooling effect.
Cucumber
Loaded with fibre, eating cucumber in summer helps in better digestion. Cucumber also contains a high amount of water content. So, have this crunchier food and stay cool during the hot weather.
Yoghurt
Yoghurt is not only delicious but also gives a coolant effect to the body. You can have yoghurts in different variants such as frozen yoghurt, plain yoghurt, greek sweetened yoghurt etc.
Coconut water
Coconut water is the best summer drink. This ‘not-so-expensive’ drink is available in almost all fruit shops and is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It has cooling properties that help you fight against the hot weather.
Mint
Mint is easily available with almost all vegetable vendors. Adding mint in yoghurt, regular dishes and drinks can have amazing benefits. Mint not only keeps your body temperature cool but also gives you a refreshing effect.
Green leafy vegetables
Having green leafy vegetables around the year gives you numerous benefits. And adding them to your daily diet is also beneficial as green leafy vegetables contain a high amount of water content. Remember, avoid over-cooking these vegetables as it could cause loss of water content in them.
Onions
You may get surprised to know that onions too provide cooling properties. Eating them raw may ruin your taste, hence mix it with lemon and salt and prepare salads. Another way to eat onion is by adding it in your vegetables, curries and sides. Adding onion to your daily diet also helps in protecting you against the sun-stroke.
Melons
Loaded with a high amount of water content, it is great to eat melons during summer. They help you in staying hydrated and gives you a cooling and refreshing effect.
Lime water
Lime water, also referred to as lemonade is another refreshing drink for summer. A glass of lime water provides many health benefits. You can have sweet limewater, can add salt, a pinch of cumin powder to it to enhance its flavour. Lime water keeps you chilled and refreshed all day long.
Celery
With water content of 95 per cent, celery contains essential nutrients that keep you going during the hot weather. Celery is also loaded with sodium, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc!
Enjoy your summer and keep your body cool by consuming amazing summer foods we have mentioned! Happy Summer!