Tired of the scorching hot weather? Here are 10 foods to keep you cool and hydrated in the summers.
Diet for the summer season: Summer has finally arrived! Some people are looking forward to this season while few are against this scorching hot weather. People prefer to just sit under the fans and can’t wait to turn on their air conditioners, refrigerators and have delicious cold ice creams, drinks, etc. Diet can also affect our body’s reaction to the weather. Eating cool foods, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a proper weight can help keep your body cool.
Lack of hydrating foods, drinking less water, eating fatty and fried foods every day can cause a high level of dehydration in the body. While certain superfoods may not be summer-friendly, some superfoods can help keep your body cool. To beat the heat this season, here are some superfoods that can help you reduce body heat naturally and will surely keep you cool and hydrated in summers.
FOODS TO KEEP YOU COOL THIS SUMMER:
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares on her Instagram post: “The best foods for summer are light, refreshing, and most importantly, those that keep you away from the hot kitchen.” These fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables easily qualify as good thirst quenchers and refreshers.”
- Khus sorbet made from the roots of the khus herb. Helps keep you hydrated and reduces eye redness caused by excessive heat.
- Sabja is one of the most refreshing foods in the world.
- Drinking Kokam infused water is a great way to reduce heat and inflammation. Helps refresh the body. Prevents dehydration and reduces the chances of suffering heat stroke.
- Barley water helps prevent dehydration. Mint and coriander leaves eliminate body heat and at the same time help detoxify the body.
Here are 10 food options you can add to your diet to keep you cool this summer:
- Kokam Infused Water
- khus sorbet
- Sabja Seeds (Tukmaria)
- Barley water
- Coconut water
- Watermelon
- Buttermilk
- Coriander leaves
- Mint leaves
- Cucumber
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