HERE ARE BEST COOLING FOOD FOR SUMMERS- ADD IT TO YOUR DIET

Monika kesharwani May 24, 2017 255

Gear up for the rise in the mercury level. Eat the right foods that will keep you hydrated and healthy.

Summers are very hot especially in northern parts of the country. It is very important to take proper diet in summers to keep the body cool and keep diseases like dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea etc. Temperatures have been scorching high and humidity levels have escalated to between 70 and 80 per cent. Most of us feel dehydrated and low on energy in such a climate and we look for ways to cool ourselves. Our body needs cooling foods that will balance our diet and keep our energy levels stable.

CURD

One popular food item for summer season in India is curd. Life without curd is simply – Impossible. Curd can consumed in various forms like ratias, chhach (buttermilk), shrikand, lassi etc. In south India people eat curd rice in summers. Curd contains proteins which keep allergies and ulcers away. Any curd based dish is effective to keep you cool in summers.

WATERMELON

Water melon, litchis and musk melons contain high levels of water. Hence they should be consumed in bulks. Watermelon is 91% water by weight and litchi is 80 % water. You can find watermelon and litchi vendors at almost every nook and corner in India. These food will help you to beat Indian summers with ease.

COCONUT WATER

Coconut water is a super drink. It has the same electrolyte concentration as in our blood and so it gets absorbed very fast. It contains a lot of beneficial vitamins and minerals. It helps in weight loss and also in maintaining healthy metabolism.

CUCUMBER

Cucumbers are made up of 95 percent water, making them an ideal hydrating and cooling food. Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in your brain health. Cucumbers also contain polyphenols called lignans, which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.

ICE CREAM

summers can never fun without ice creams. Ice candies or those tempting sundaes bring back the child in you. Add fresh fruits to make them sound less sinful and indulge your taste buds once in a while.

MINT

Mint is a simple, easily available, inexpensive herb which you can add to your curd to make pudina, raita or have it in the form of chutneys besides using it in dips. The best thing about it is that you can grow it in a small pot at home for your use. Though it does not help bring down the body temperature, we love it because of the delicious and refreshing taste.

ONIONS

Onions have amazing cooling properties. You can add it to your curries, dips, raitas, salads and chutneys to help keep you cool. The red onions, in particular, are very rich in quercetin, which is a natural anti-allergen. Having lots of onions can provide you protection against sunstroke.

“MAKE YOUR SUMMERS HEALTHY WITH HEALTHY FOOD”