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Best Foods to Keep You Cool During The Summer Heat

Best Foods to Keep You Cool During The Summer Heat

Summers are the time of the year to go out for picnics, evening walks and to venture out and explore your surroundings. Nothing screams happiness and cheerfulness like a sunny evening with families enjoying eatables that have been waiting all year around to consume. The heat makes everyone crave some frozen or cold products to make these hot days easy to cope with. As soon as the summers arrive, the menus at every household change according to weather, and people are always contemplating what they should consume to refresh them. Well, we are here to help you with this question. 

Let’s take a look at the best foods to keep you cool during the summer heat: 

  1. Popsicles 

Of course, the first item on this list has to be popsicles. Popsicles can be a dessert or a snack and are a hit with every generation. An even bigger reason to consume them is that they are so easy to make. Popsicles can be made in different colors to savor different pallets, and the fun colors of this divine piece of ice are always a great attraction. Furthermore, who does not like to check tongue colors after savoring a delicious popsicle?  

  1. Icecream 

Popsicles may sometimes feel like plain flavored ice. But, to bring an even richer taste to your palette, eating a variety of icecreams may be just the perfect fit for you. For our chocolate lovers, there is nothing better than divine chocolate ice cream with choco chips and nuts. The fruit lovers also win with the fresh fruity flavors with small chunks of natural fruit that make the entire experience exciting.  

  1. Yogurt  

For our health freaks who would not want to indulge in high amounts of sugars or calories but still want to savor the rich experience, yogurt is a great option. You can enjoy different flavors and create your concoctions at home by adding ingredients with a cake-like consistency. In addition, the younger population may enjoy a slightly crunchy taste with yogurts, which would be a healthy addition to everyone’s diet.  

  1. Fruits 

For all our lactose intolerant or vegan friends, fruits are a rich source of vitamins, sugar, and freshness on a hot sunny day. Your options are never-ending if you are a fruit lover. Fresh oranges, strawberries, and lemons would be the perfect choice for you. If you get bored with eating fruits raw, you can always make a juice or a fun smoothie to consume something different.  

  1. Coconut Water 

Coconut water is the best soothing and cooling agent for your stomach. When your systems are all heated up and the outside weather does not support your body, a glass of coconut water is going to save your day. Coconut water is also very rich in electrolytes, which gives your body an instant boost in consumption.  

  1. Cucumber  

Cucumber is also called “cool cucumber” as it can reduce the temperature of the blood. This vegetable is 96% water, which allows you to fill up your stomach and rejuvenates you with liquids. Cucumber can be had as a snack with different types of dips made with yogurt, and the combination is a perfect fit under sunny weather. Finally, to keep everyone’s health in order, a cucumber salad is a healthy alternative to a regular evening snack. 

  1. Poppy seeds 

Surprisingly, poppy seeds have outstanding cooling properties with the ability to cool down your system instantly. They are known to quench your thirst and cool down your body simultaneously. The seeds also have a good amount of nutrition, so adding them to water or lime juice would be an excellent way to consume them. Poppy seeds are very rich in vitamins, necessary to cope with the high temperatures the summers bring.  

  1. Sprouts 

Sprouts alone may seem bland or tasteless, but sprouts are a great combination as a salad or with other vegetables. Ensure you drain and rinse the sprouts very well, as they can even cause food poisoning if they aren’t cleaned appropriately.  

  1. Coolers 

Coolers are a new and fancy addition to this list. Blue blast, mint-lime, and watermelon coolers are trending additions to every restaurant’s menu. They taste fantastic and quench the summer thirst like nothing else. Ice tea or lemon juice on a bright sunny day is everyone’s dream come true. Nothing screams summer like a jar full of a cold drink inside your freezer.  

  1. Spicy Peppers 

This may seem like an absurd addition to this list, but spicy peppers work like magic to cool down your systems. Spicy peppers can make you sweat, and perspiration causes an instant cooldown in your body. This scientific reasoning is why people living in hot climates or deserts consume a lot of spicy food.  

We hope this list has helped you choose some delicious eatables to keep your mind and body cool this summer.  

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Tamara Johnson

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