Hydration, healing, & nutrition: best summer vegetables unveiled

             Written by: Deepa Sarkar

Summer is the time for cooling, light, and nutrient-rich food. 

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These 5 healthiest summer vegetables will help you better manage digestion, hydration, & immunity in the heat.

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Composed of more than 95% water, cucumber is the best summer veggie for hydration. It naturally cools the body, aids digestion, and flushes out toxins. Eat it raw, juiced, or in salads.

Cucumber

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With a high percentage of water & fiber, lauki is great for calming the digestive system & is manageable in controlling weight. By being gentle on the body, this veggie is healthy for the heart & combats summer fatigue.

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

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While bitter on the taste buds, this summer vegetable shines in terms of managing blood sugars and liver detox. Bitter gourd is full of antioxidants and will improve health immunity.

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

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Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. It supports gut health, reduces fluctuations in blood sugar, & has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.

Okra (Bhindi)

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Snake gourd is full of moisture & high in antioxidants, making it an ideal vegetable for reducing excessive body heat. Plus, it will support digestion & improves bowel movement because if it's laxative effect.

Snake Gourd

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Every time you include these superfoods in your meals, you'll not only feel better but probably enjoy improved energy levels, clear skin & healthy gut. 

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