Summer has already taken its toll in the UK and in Pakistan. The time of the year when a hot bowl of soup or mutton is not so tempting.
The matter of fact, we have to change our eating habits during the summer months to avoid getting slogged down.
To beat the heat Watan brings you some of the best cooling foods out there.
Here is our list of 10 most essential foods to keep you fresh during the summers.
1: Watermelon
One can not imagine summers without watermelon. A single slice of watermelon will cool down your body instantly. True to its name, watermelon is 92% of water which makes it a great summer fruit. It also helps in fighting cancer, improve heart rate, and reliefs stress.
2: Yogurt
Yogurt is a great way to keep your body in balance. It is known to be a rich source of calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Yogurt has been found to reduce the risk of heart diseases. It helps in improving metabolism.
3: Spices
Although this may sound the last thing, you would wish to have in blazing summers. Spicy food such as curries and chillies can stimulate heat receptors.The spicy food raises your body temperature and makes you sweat, which ultimately cools your body down. This happens because the blood circulation increases, you start sweating, and once your moisture has evaporated you have cooled off.
4: Bananas
Banana is the powerhouse of nutrition. It is loaded with essentials vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. These nutritions restore and regulate the body fluids lost during the excessive heat. Bananas also help in improving metabolism and heart rate.
5: Ice cream
It is for all the Ice cream lovers. Summers and ice cream go hand in hand, and you will be glad to know that real ice cream is good for your health. Did you know that ice cream is an excellent source of vitamins such as vitamin A, B-6, B-12, C, D, and E!
6: Coconut water
There are so many benefits to drinking coconut water in hot summers noon. Coconut water contains minerals like zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium etc. A perfect remedy to keep your body hydrated. It is also said to be good for your kidneys and urinary system.
7: Cucumber
A must have in salads; cucumber is a refreshing vegetable which entices everyone in the summer heat. This crunchy vegetable is made up of 95% of water, which naturally makes it low in calories. Cucumber also aids in fighting cardiovascular diseases and help in losing weight.
8: Lassi
Lassi or yoghurt drink remains one of the famous summer drink in the subcontinent. Across this region, you would find sweet and salty lassi which is considered to be a premixed coolant for the body.
9: Smoothies
Smoothies are an ideal way to keep a fresh and healthy body in summers. A perfect way to lose weight in summers. With so many recipes to choose from, smoothies can be consumed for detox, muscle building, beauty, and strengthening the immune system.
10: Corn
Last but not the least, corn is a staple ingredient in Pakistan over the years, and traditionally grown throughout the warm summers months. Corn is a rich source of vitamin A, B, E and many minerals. It is exceptionally high in fibres strengthen the immune system. Corn also controls blood sugar, and prevent cancer and ageing. It is also loaded with antioxidants which keeps your eyes healthy.
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