The summer has come now and the temperature increasing likes mercury level. The burning sun has the potential to drain us out completely. In this scorching temperature, we cannot leave our body in higher risk. We all need to focus on healthy food to maintain our body requirement in summer.

People face Fatigue, Dehydration in summer. Hence, it is important that everyone needs extra care during the hot season. From eating right to following certain lifestyle changes, we can beat the hazardous impacts of summer.

Here we have listed a few food ideas that you should definitely add to your diet to keep you cool in these hot days.

Coconut water

When talking about the best summer drink. Coconut Water has the first place in the list.

This drink is available in any fruit vendors and is full of essential minerals, vitamins, and various nutrients. It has cooling properties that help you fight against the hot weather. Studies also show that drinking coconut water regularly also protects against cancer.

Curd

Curd is not only delicious but also gives a coolant effect to the body. You can have curd in different variants too. Make spicy buttermilk, or sweet lassi. You can also make raita and can eat it with your food. Another option to eat curd is by adding seasonal fruits in it or by making lip-smacking smoothies.

Watermelon

Watermelon, a seasonal summer fruit comes for a reason. As it contains 91.45 per cent water, it maintains the water requirement in your body. Watermelon with anti-oxidants properties, gives you a wonderful cooling effect.

Cucumber

Eating cucumber in summer helps in keeping constipation at bay. Cucumber also contains high amount of water content with lots of fibre. So, have this crunchier food and stay cool during the hot weather.

Lime water

Lime water, also called to as Nimboo Pani is another most refreshing drink for summer days. A glass of lime water gives several health benefits. You can have sweet limewater; can add salt, or a pinch of cumin powder to it to enhance its flavor. Lime water keeps you chilled and refreshed all day long.

Mint

Mintis easily available with almost all vegetable vendors. Adding mint in Typical Indian food like curd, Chaach or in Raita could give you added benefits. You can also prepare mint chutney, which is a common thing prepared in almost all Indian houses. Mint not only keeps your body temperature cool but also gives you a refreshing effect.

Onions

You may get surprised to know that onions too provide cooling properties. Eating them raw may ruin your taste, hence mixe it with lemon and salt and prepare salads. Another way to eat onion is by adding it in your vegetables, curries and raita. The red onions are loaded with quercetin, which is considered as a natural anti-allergen. Adding onion to your daily diet also helps in protecting you against the sun-stroke.

Green leafy vegetables

Having green leafy vegetables around the year gives you numerous benefits. And adding them to your daily diet is also beneficial as green leafy vegetables contain high amount of water content. Remember; avoid over-cooking these vegetables as it could cause loss of water content in them.

Celery

With water content of 95 per cent, celery contains essential nutrients that keep you going during the hot weather. Celery is also loaded with sodium, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc!

Melons

Loaded with high amount of water content, it is great to eat melons during summer. They help you in staying hydrated and give you a cooling and refreshing effect.