Seven Tips On Summer Foods

CUCUMBER
‘Cool as a cucumber’- heard that one, right? Cucumbers instantly hydrate the body and bring down the body heat. Snack on them as a salad or with your favourite dip or blitz them into a juice with ginger and some lemon.

MELONS
Juicy and full of nutrients that the body needs, the melons make for great summer companions. Not only do they hydrate but boost the body with power-packed nutrients like Vitamin B, magnesium, potassium and fibre.

LEAFY GREENS
The green leafy vegetables are high in nutrient value, calcium and provide a good cooling effect on the body. Spinach, lettuce, Amaranth, Chinese cabbage and kale are your summer talismans.

BUTTERMILK
Not only does it keep you hydrated but it also is beneficial for digestion. Have it with roasted cumin seeds, fresh coriander and some ginger to add zing to your day.

MANGO
There are myriad ways of incorporating mango into your diet. Mangoes are great for digestion, cure heat strokes and boost energy.

LEMON
The easiest way to add flavour to your glass of water is to have it with lemon. They boost the immune system, make your skin glow and add a healthy dose of Vitamin C to your diet.

AVOCADO
Avocado is a superfood in the true sense. The suit is laden with a high amount of mono-saturated fatty acids which help to remove heat and toxins from the blood.