Last Update: February 12, 2023, 15:53 IST
Lemon gives you more energy, brightens your skin, and increases the amount of Vitamin C in your diet. (Image: shutterstock)
You need to include some foods with high water content in your diet to keep yourself healthy.
As summer makes its presence felt in the country, you will have to make several changes in your daily routine to adapt to the changing season. With the temperature rising, it is important to keep your body hydrated. Water is a good source if you’re feeling dehydrated, but it’s not enough to keep your body cool.
Here are some food items that you can include in your regular diet to beat the heat:
Onion: Onion has cooling properties which are extremely beneficial in summers. You can mix them with salt and lemon to make salads. Adding onion to your vegetables, curries and raita is another way to consume it. Red onions are rich in quercetin, which acts as a natural anti-allergen.
Watermelon and Cucumber: One of the major health problems during summer is dehydration. Watermelon is one of the best remedies for this as its high water content keeps your body hydrated. In addition, watermelon has amazing antioxidant properties that provide a cooling effect. Cucumber is another option you can try. The amount of fiber in these is high, so eating them in summer cures constipation. Cucumbers also have significant water content. To stay cool during hot weather, you can add it to your salads or make a refreshing drink using it.
Curd: Very common in Indian households, curd has a cooling effect on the body. Delicious food items like lassi or buttermilk can be served in a variety of ways. You can also make raita and eat it with lunch or dinner. People also consume smoothies made from curd. If you do not want to try these things, all you can do is have a bowl of plain curd after a meal.
Lemon: It is a must have in every household during the summer season. The simplest and most popular way to consume it is by adding lemon juice to your glass of water; It gives you more energy, makes your skin glow, and increases the amount of Vitamin C in your diet. You can also add some lemon juice to your salad dressing or dal.
green vegetables: They remain beneficial throughout the year. Making green leafy vegetables a part of your regular diet is beneficial as they have high water content. Keep in mind that overcooking these vegetables can reduce their water content.
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