These Foods Are A Must-Have During Summer; These Help To Keep Your Body Cool

The mercury level is soaring high and summer is just setting in. Many of the meteorological experts in India are of the opinion that this summer is going to be very hot as compared to the previous years.

So as you gear up for the burning heat this summer, here is a list of must-have foods that will help to keep your body cool.

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The moment we start feeling hot, what we generally do is just grab a bottle of aerated drink, and drink it straight away in order to quench the thirst. This is one of the major mistakes that most of us commit. Aerated drinks give you the satisfaction just for a while, but we do not realize the harm it does to our body.

In addition to the food, in this article we will be explaining about a few of the natural drinks that are actually good for the summer season.

Here is a list of 10 natural foods and drinks that are a must-have during the summers. Take a look.

1. Coconut Water:

Coconut water consists of natural electrolytes; it helps to keep the body hydrated. Make it a point to drink the water of at least one coconut every day. It helps to provide the needed energy during hot summer days.

2. Cucumber:

Rich in water and fibre content, cucumber is also filled with several vitamins. It not just helps to keep the body cool but also gives you that refreshing feeling.

3. Yogurt:

It is one of the best known probiotics. You can just have it or drink it in the form of lassi with added fruits like strawberries. It gives you that instant energy during the scorching hot summer days.

4. Mint:

Mint has a cooling effect and it gives you a refreshing feeling. You can add it to your favourite raita or consume it in the form of chutney by grinding it along with curd.

5. Lime Water:

Ditch the aerated drinks and make it a point to have lime water instead. It is healthy and at the same time helps in providing a cooling effect to the body.

6. Green Vegetables:

Green vegetables are rich in fibre and water content. Adding a bit of green vegetables to every meal, be it in the cooked form or raw, in the form of salads, helps in keeping the body cool.

7. Watermelon:

Watermelon is one such fruit that is available during the summers and the best fruit to give you that cooling effect. It is rich in water content.

8. Eating Light Food:

You should always consider eating light foods during the summers. Hot and spicy foods will further cause stomach burning. Fibre-rich foods that are easily soluble and foods that are more liquid-based should be consumed.