5 Best Cooling Foods For Hot Summers

Summertime is sitting at a beach with an ice-cold beer, but the more time we spend under the sun, the more we should spend thinking about what we eat as well as drink."Being outside, we need to be aware of dehydration, skin sensitivities and vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may happen to our bodies during the peak of summer.
Our body needs cooling foods that will balance our diet and keep our energy levels stable. Here are 5 best cooling foods for the Indian summer .

Coconut water

coconut is full of health benefits and has wonderful cooling properties. It is laden with simple sugars, electrolytes and essential minerals which help keep the body well hydrated. In addition to that, there is evidence to suggest that coconut water has cancer fighting and anti-ageing properties as well.

Watermelon

Another fruit that can help you keep cool.Bring home a watermelon, cool it and have lots of it to benefit from the antioxidants present in this delicious fruit.

Curd/ yogurt

Curd is a delicious coolant. You can make delicious - chilled spicy buttermilk, a glass of lassi or chachh and raita. You can also add fruits to the curds to make a lip-smacking and wholesome dessert or prepare dips during the summer season.

Cucumber

This vegetable has lots of fiber that can help keep constipation at bay. It can make each of your bites crunchier and help you stay cool as a cucumber!

Mint

Mint is easily available,inexpensive herb which you can add to your curd to make pudina raita or have it in the form of chutneys besides using it in dips.The best thing about it is that you can grow it in a small pot at home for your use. Though it does not help bring down the body temperature, we love it because of the delicious and refreshing taste.