Tip 5: Healthy & Nutritious Summer Foods That Help Cool You Off
It’s mid-July and the temperatures along with the humidity are soaring. With more of these days on the way, air conditioning isn’t the only way to cool down. There are a variety of healthy and nutritious summer foods that have a “cooling” effect when you eat them.
Here are just a few:
Mango
This summer fruit gets overlooked by many people. It’s loaded with antioxidants as well as Vitamins A, C and E. It’s also a great source of fiber to help your digestion. The fruit is full of juice which helps cool down the body.
Cucumber
The old saying “as cool as a cucumber” is true. Cucumbers are almost 95% water. Eating one of these helps to hydrate your body and decrease toxins, both essential for staying cool.
Cucumbers are also a great source of Vitamin B which provides a boost of energy.
Melons
Melons are high in water content. This has a cooling effect on your body.
Melons also provide essential Vitamins A and C along with an important mineral, potassium.
The lycopene found in watermelon is a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing certain types of cancers and heart disease. Lycopene is what gives watermelon its red color.
Water
Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. It’s easy to become dehydrated, especially during the summer months.
Drinking the right amount of water and staying hydrated will help you stay cool and full of energy.
More Information About Nutritious Food
To learn more about what foods are healthy and nutritious and what ones are not, read our book, What Did I Just Eat? Surprising Facts About Food.
For more useful tips, please visit these links:
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Tip 3 – Take at Least One “Time-Out” Every Day
Tip 2 – The Importance of Vitamin D
Tip 1 – Eat a Nutritious Breakfast Everyday
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