Years ago we ate food items that were readily available in each season and region. Foods that are suitable for each season are those that existed in nature and were cultivated by ancestors. But today all food items are readily available at all times and everywhere. So we choose the food we like. There people are not aware of weather or health. It is in this situation that summer food becomes important. Health problems that in summer can be minimize through diet. The blog “summer foods and its importance and its importance” helps to stay healthy in summer also.
Food habits need to be changed according to climate changes. In summer body temperature increases and loses a lot of minerals and water through sweat . Therefore, we need to be very careful while choosing summer food. Drink plenty of water. We heard that, should drink two liters of water daily, but have to calculate that one litre per twenty Kg. Drinks like cola do more harm than good and should be avoided. we should choose the drinks like tender coconut water, lemon juice and buttermilk etc. Juices and vegetable soups can be used instead of tea and coffee.
Intestinal juice production is low in summer. So avoid fried food items which are difficult to digest. Do not skip breakfast. Breakfast must consist of any legumes and grains. Choose homely food for lunch including vegetable soup or vegetable salad and leafy vegetables. Food containing anthocyanin pigments like pumpkin ash gourd carrot cucumber etc. must be included in your daily diet. Sprouted lentils cooked or not cooked can be used instead of bakery snacks in the evening. Use salads as night meals.
Some of the summer food and its importance are given below,
Curd and buttermilk: They help you remain cool in summer heat and are packed with calcium protein and contain probiotics that keep the digestive system running smoothly.
Gooseberry: It is a rich source of vitamin C. It reverses the effect of ageing caused due to sun rays.
Tender coconut water: It contains vitamins, minerals, calcium,potassium, magnesium. Which replenishes the body with the nutrients lost due to sweating and dehydration.
Lemonade: Give cooling freshness of lemonade.
Fresh summer fruits: watermelon muskmelon, pears,papaya,plums, berries, mango, are the best choice
Small meals throughout the day.
Dark, leafy greens: in summer these protect skin from sun rays.
Fresh summer vegetables: Tomato, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower,and cucumber.
Eating the right fruits can help you stay cool during the summer season.