Scorching heat can leave you feeling drained and dehydrated. But the good news? What you eat can actually help cool your body from within.
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Here are six easily available, refreshing foods to help you stay calm and hydrated this summer.
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Packed with water and fiber, cucumbers help flush out toxins and keep your body temperature in check. Eat it raw, add it to salads, or blend it into a chilled soup.
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This juicy fruit is over 90% water and loaded with electrolytes. It keeps you hydrated, aids digestion, and provides a sweet way to beat the heat.
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Nature’s perfect summer drink. Rich in minerals like potassium and magnesium, coconut water replenishes lost fluids and cools you down instantly.
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Mint leaves have a naturally cooling effect. Add them to your buttermilk, chutneys, or lemon water for a refreshing twist.
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This probiotic-rich drink aids digestion, cools the stomach, and prevents heat strokes. Best enjoyed with a pinch of roasted cumin and salt.
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When soaked in water, sabja seeds swell and turn into a cooling gel-like texture. Add them to smoothies, lemonades, or milk for a cooling boost.
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