It wasn’t too long ago when India’s Meteorological Department announced that people may be expecting a summer with above normal temperatures. It is also expected that parts India may face a heat wave during March and May. It means it’s time to look for food and drink to beat the heat. Staying hydrated is the best way to deal with the scorching heat. Let’s take a look at some foods and drinks that can easily help you stay hydrated.
Check out Deepti Khatuja, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram for a list of summer-friendly food and beverages.
Cools down food and drinks
Coconut water is the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to hydration. Drinking coconut water is a great way to keep your body fresh and energized. Because they contain many vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. But there’s more than just coconut water.
1. Peppermint
Peppermint is known for its cooling properties due to its high menthol content. which gives a cooler feeling You can make hot or cold peppermint tea and drink it throughout the day, Khatuja suggests. While drinking hot tea may make you feel hotter, drinking hot beverages may actually help you sweat more and increase your energy levels. cools the body
2. Buttermilk
Drinking buttermilk or tea may help cool the body and also improve metabolism. It’s loaded with probiotics, vitamins, and minerals that will help restore your body’s natural energy if you’re feeling heat exhausted.
3. Fenugreek Tea
Sipping a cup of fenugreek tea may help you perspire. Experts say fenugreek may be helpful in eliminating excess fluid and detoxifying the body.
4. Fruit
Watermelon is the top cool fruit, but there are others, too. Fruits like apples, apricots, and cranberries are all loaded with antioxidants that help fight off cell-damaging free radicals and inhibit inflammation. when so Your body will feel cooler.
5. Yogurt
Yogurt has anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also an excellent source of calcium. You can get it straight out of the container or mix it with cold fruit or nuts and make a smoothie. to cool the drink Add a little ice to your drink, what else? Yogurt can help with your weight loss too!
6. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is good for the skin. That’s why you see women using aloe vera gel for glowing skin. It is also the main ingredient in many skin care and hair care products. It turns out that the leaves and the gel inside can be eaten to help reduce body temperature. experts say
While sipping on cold drinks and cold food, be sure to eat your veggies. Eat lots of veggies like celery, cucumbers, and cauliflower. They’ll help combat the summer heat. You can eat these foods raw in salad form. But don’t forget to wash them clean before digging!
