5 NATURAL FOODS FOR SUMMER 

Summer brings fresh fruits and vegetables during the intense heat, and they come with the added benefit of being healthy for your body. So every time you crave something cool, go for a glass of juice instead of that ice cube, you won’t only be making a healthier choice but also cutting down a lot of empty calories from your daily quota. Here are some foods that are absolutely refreshing to consume during the summer heat, and they come with the added benefit of being healthy for your body. These foods can be eaten just as they are after thorough rinsing and by preparing juices, smoothies, or shakes

• CUCUMBER- Great for Digestion 

 Loaded with fibre, eating cucumber in summer helps in keeping constipation at bay and is Good for Digestion, and acts as a coolant for our stomach. The soluble fibre in cucumbers helps in slowing our digestion. Also, the high water content in cucumber makes our stools soft, prevents constipation, and keeps our bowel movements regular. It detoxifies and hydrated our body and helps in losing weight. 

How to have it?

The simple form to have cucumber is eaten in raw form or in salads.

• MINT LEAVES - Helps fight pimples 

Mint is very cooling ad aids in digestion and breathing disorders and helps fight summer pimples and keeps us hydrated especially in summer. you can add a few mint leaves to your bottle of water.

How to have it?

 Mint has a strong refreshing flavor but doesn't lend any distinctive taste to your drinking water. or just add some mint leaves to your lemonade.

• COCONUT WATER - Natural re hydrating drink 

 Tender coconut is a natural re hydrating drink that has no added chemicals or harmful ingredients. It is the best drink to choose any day. has properties that remove mineral toxins from the blood. acts as a tonic, It has all the necessary nutrients to fulfill a person’s daily needs. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It can even be used to feed infants and is a great source of nutrition. It effectively keeps you hydrated, especially during summers, and makes us fresh anytime anywhere. 

How to have it?

Have tender coconut water in the raw form at least three times a week

• BUTTERMILK - Maintains fluid fulfillment 

Buttermilk gives a cooling effect and is best for people who are lactose intolerant and maintains fluid fulfillment in the body. it keeps our eyesight strong and helps keep us hydrated in summer buttermilk has amazing cooling properties. A glass of the same can bring down the body's temperature. It is also known to help bring relief to menopausal women experiencing hot flushes. Keep you stay cool and hydrated.

How to have it?

Just churn milk and add water with salt and some cumin powder. 

• GULKHAND -Cooling tonic for the body 

 Gulkhand is a Natural coolant made of rose petals. Gulkand is ‘Gul ‘which means ‘Rose‘ and ‘Kand’ which means ‘Sweet’. It is a sweet preserve of rose petals made from fresh rose petals and sugar. hence is quite useful in reducing all heat-related problems in human beings like fatigue, mental stress, lethargy, aches, reduced acidity, and stomach heat and is also effective to be a cooling tonic for the body, especially in hot summers. 

How to have it?

To make a cool milkshake add Gulkhand, Cold milk, or chill water of  our choice of fruit and blend it well 

REFERENCE:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/healthy-summer-foods-to-beat-the-heat-and-boost-health/story-9voyJinycZ9lAe9uwRWNTL.html