By Certainly! During summers, it’s essential to choose foods that not only aid in weight loss but also help keep you hydrated and energized. Here are five weight loss-friendly foods you should definitely include in your summer diet:
Summer foods you should try
Feeling the summer heat, even before the onset of summer?
“With temperatures on the rise, it’s important to tweak our food to a summer palate that cools the body down and regulates our appetite, as the heat can reduce appetite and increase dehydration,” says Malika Singh, a Certified Integrative Nutrition & Health Coach.
So, let’s check out 5 foods you should definitely not skip during summers according to Malika Singh, a Certified Integrative Nutrition & Health Coach.
Fresh Seasonal fruit
Malika Singh, Certified Integrative Nutrition & Health coach says, “It’s no surprise that the first on the list is fresh fruit! With seasonal fruits from melons to mangoes or berries, summer is all about a fruity bonanza. These fruits are vitamin enriched, high in water content, and delicious enough to bring back our lost appetite. Pick hydrating fruits such as melons, watermelons, pineapples, and even peaches. They are best for the summer season, as they are rich in vitamin C and help maintain the water level of our body and ultimately maintain the body temperatures.”
Sattu drink, Chaas & Yogurt
Sattu drink is a common summer drink as its cooling, hydrating, and an excellent source of nutrients. High in protein, fiber, calcium, and magnesium, consuming this drink can help meet your daily nutritional needs and cool down your nerves!
Chaas and yogurt is also a century-old drink consumed on a hot summer afternoon. This probiotic-rich drink improves digestion, is protein-dense, and has good amounts of calcium to support bone and oral health.
Salads
According to Singh, another great food to include in your summer palate is Salads. Swap your cooked vegetables for a salad instead, that is fresh, light, and energizing. Eating raw and clean foods like salads has immeasurable health benefits, and leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and even sprouts are rich in carotenoids which the body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A acts as protection against damaging UV rays. It also supports the healing of dry skin by fortifying the skin’s resistance against the sun. Salads are diverse and simple to prepare; add fresh citrus fruits for an extra vitamin C boost.
Ice Teas
Iced coffee is a summer mood in itself. Move over to cooler drinks that hydrate and rejuvenate you from the soaring temperatures. Toss up an interesting twist to your iced tea, with mint, lemon, peaches, and perhaps even some added berries. Infuse your daily water to keep hydration on point, and fun.
Coconut
“Coconut water contains electrolytes, which keep the body refreshed and cool. The power drink, which is high in electrolytes, helps you combat the heat during the summer. It also keeps you hydrated and refreshed throughout the day. Drinking coconut water helps with digestion too and keeps the gut cool,” says Singh
Eating raw and clean foods like salads has immeasurable health benefits, and leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and even sprouts are rich in carotenoids which the body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A acts as protection against damaging UV rays. It also supports the healing of dry skin by fortifying the skin’s resistance against the sun.
