Apr 7, 2024, 04:28 PM IST

8 superfoods to keep body cool during summer 

Varnika Srivastava

Cucumbers are a versatile and nutritious food that can be consumed as a salad, dip, or juiced with ginger and lemon for hydration and reduced body heat.

Cucumber

Melons, particularly watermelons and musk melons, are popular summer fruits due to their juiciness, nutrient content, and hydration benefits.

Watermelon

Green leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce, Amaranth, Chinese cabbage, and kale are high in nutrients, calcium, and provide a cooling effect, making them ideal summer talismans.

Green leafy vegetables

Buttermilk, an Indian summer drink, is a hydrating and digestive beverage, often served with roasted cumin seeds, coriander, and ginger for a zesty twist.

Buttermilk

Mangoes are a nutritious fruit with numerous health benefits, including reducing body heat, aiding digestion, preventing heat strokes, and boosting energy.

Aam panna

Lemon enhances water flavor, boosts immune system, and provides Vitamin C. Enjoy plain lemonade or add a dash to juices and salads.

Lemon 

Curd, a healthy summer drink, is rich in calcium, Vitamin B, and gut-friendly bacteria. It can be flavored with fruits and served as Shrikhand.

Shrikhand

Fish is a tasty, protein-rich alternative to meats, providing good fatty acids and generating less heat, reducing feelings of lethargicness and uncomfortably full.

Fish

Avocado is a superfood rich in mono-saturated fatty acids, aiding in heat and toxins removal and being easily digestible, reducing body heat production.

Avocado