Healthy Diet Tips for Summer

The summer season especially in India is the period when the temperature raises much above the normal temperature. It is a heat wave accompanied by dry and hazy winds. The heat in the atmosphere affects the human body in many ways. One must take care of one’s health during this season.  During this season there is loss of water in the body through perspiration and urination.
There are chances of the body getting dehydrated as there is loss of salts from the body. It is necessary to maintain the water-sodium balance in the body by compensating the loss of water.
Some of the best foods during the summer.
Chilled Soups—help in keeping the body cool during the summer season. These can be made of fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, lettuce, mint and spinach.
Watermelon—is the fruit of the summer season. It is filled with water and helps in quenching the thirst as well as in compensating for the water loss in summer.
Grilled Veggies—is an ideal plate for the meals in summer.  The dish can include asparagus, brinjal, carrots, cauliflower, beans and other fresh vegetables. The dish is semi cooked with minimum spices and so hare light to digest in summer.
Tomatoes and Peppersare a good addition in the summer diet. They cool the body and compensate the water loss from the body in summer. Continue reading below…
Berries—All colorful berries including blueberries, black berries, strawberries and raspberries contain antioxidants that help in preventing the damage of cells. They are easily digestible in the summer season.
Yogurt—is rich in calcium and protein.  It helps in digestion and keeps the stomach cool. Whey and fruit smoothies are filling and help in strengthening the bones.
Food Items to be avoided in summer Since the weather is hot it is advisable that hot meals should be avoided. The food should be eaten cold or when it is at room temperature. Excess ghee butter vegetables oils and spices should be avoided as they increase thirst.  Food should be cooked with minimum spices and less oil. Fried items need to be avoided in summer. Hot drinks like tea, coffee should be substitutedwith fruit juices, lemon drinks, iced tea, cold coffee etc. Consumption of eggs, meat,fish, and dry fruits should be limited.  
Special Tips for Summer Food

• Water should be taken in plenty during the summer season because the greatest danger is sun stroke during summer when there is no water in the body. Water from an earthen pot is believed to quench the thirst and prevents the repeated desire for water. On the other hand iced water gives immediate relief but increases thirst more often.
• Juice made from Sattoopowder keeps the body cool and quenches the thirst.
• Fresh, clean and pure sugarcane juice kills heat and thirst.
• Raw mango juice (panna) is an excellent drink in summer which prevents a person from getting heat stroke.
• Tamarind juice with salt sugar and black pepper and lemon juice with salt and sugar should be taken regularly to avoid the symptoms of heat stroke.