Summer Diet: Best Food & Drinks To Beat The Scorching Heat

Here's your healthy summer diet plan!

Summer is currently at its peak, and it only means that you need to be extra cautious to stay fit and healthy. The scorching heat increases your body's internal heat, making you vulnerable to several health issues such as nausea, dehydration, heat cramps, and more. Also, it can wreak havoc on your skin and hair health as well.

Hence, it's a no-brainer that the hot season calls for some changes in your diet. In this article, we have compiled a list of foods and drinks that you should consume this season to remain healthy.

(Notably, most people opt for cold drinks and ice creams to beat the heat in summer. Please note that they are extremely harmful to your health, leading to various disastrous issues in the long run.)

Cucumber

You have surely heard the popular phrase - "cool as a cucumber". Well, that stands true for a reason.

Cucumber contains a high amount of water content, which helps hydrate your body and bring down the internal heat. Also, it has fiber which reduces your risk of digestive issues.

Watermelon

Watermelon makes for an excellent snack during the hot season. Loaded with water, it hydrates the body and further gives you a cooling effect. Also, it provides numerous different nutrients such as fiber, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins.

Curd

Curd boasts several cooling properties that help bring down your body's heat. Also, its probiotic properties help improve your gut health to a great extent. It has loads of calcium and B vitamins as well which provide numerous health benefits.

You can also consume several preparations made of curd, such as lassi, buttermilk, raita, etc.

Coconut water

There's no debate that coconut water is the best drink to have during summer. Besides the cooling properties, it also has essential electrolytes that help keep you energetic throughout the day. Also, it's loaded with a whopping number of different vitamins and minerals that improve your health in various ways.

Sweet corn

Sweet corn is one of the best gifts the hot season has for us! It is extremely high in fiber and is also a rich source of vitamins A, B, E, and various minerals. It provides high energy, without disrupting your blood sugar levels. Also, it has lutein and zeaxanthin that lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration.

The list also includes mint, berries, mango, amla, orange, pineapple, lime juice, aloe vera juice, etc.