Thursday, 3 July 2014

Foods that save you from disquieting summers


Beat the heat this summer with below mentioned summer coolers Summers are the most troublesome time of the year. However, you can combat with it successfully by including a few things in the diet:
Watermelon: It contains high percentage water (more than 70%) and a lot of vitamins and minerals.
Lemon: You must include fresh lemons in the diet during excessively hot days. Fresh lime water (salted or sweet) gives immense energy and helps in combating against summers.
Cucumber: It is also a watery fruit, is very good in summers. Add a pinch of rock salt and a few drops of lemon juice to make a tasty and healthy platter. It maintains the water level in the body.
Onion: According to Indian traditional medicine, onion has incredible properties of saving against sunstroke. Include freshly cut onion squeeze some lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Oranges: They contain a lot of Vitamin C that helps from cough and cold. Full glass of orange juice provides enormous power and fulfills the daily need of Vitamin C.
Curd: It has been praised for excellent qualities of correcting stomach upset. It is a rich source of Vitamin D and calcium.
Sugarcane juice: It is an ancient Indian beverage that fulfills sugar and necessary salts and minerals. It is said that it cures Jaundice and other liver disorders.
Buttermilk: Consuming buttermilk (salted, sweet or plain) keeps the body cool and hydrated. It maintains strength and freshness in the body. It is good to drink one glass of buttermilk after lunch.
Melon: They are good for maintaining body temperature cool and they safeguard from sunstroke.
Cold coffee: Though it contains caffeine, cold coffee is good for health in the summer season. It makes the mind fresh, alert and can work as a stress buster.
Tomato: It is a great source of water; minerals and Vitamin C. Tomatoes contain antioxidants and correct digestive disorders caused by excessive heat.
Lichi: It is just ideal for summers. Keep it in the refrigerator and consume raw or make juice out of it.
Raw mango: Pulp of raw mango diluted in water is considered a great remedy for sunstroke. Add salt and spices or make it sweet, this tasty and tangy drink makes the summers cool.
Cherries: They are rich in water and fiber. Eat in the summers to keep yourself fresh and active. Coconut water: This south delicacy has become truly cosmopolitan and you can find it anywhere in large quantities.
Kokum: People make sweet syrup that can be diluted in water to make a glass of red hot tangy sweet and sour drink. Add little bit salt and pepper to give it a special taste.
Kulfi: It is made from condensed milk and is a rich source of calories. It makes the body cool and refreshed.
Ice-cream: It is an all-time favorite during summers. Eat good quality low-sugar ice-cream made from real fruit pulp to achieve great benefits.
Water: Yes, it is important to drink plenty of water during summer. Drink as much as you can to keep the body hydrated and energetic. Mulberries: These berries are cool and refreshing. They contain a lot of water and fibers. Eat plenty of them to beat the heat.

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