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Diet for Summer

Here’s a guide for you to eat the right food for beating the heat this summer

By Reshmi Roychoudhuy
Posted On Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 07:52:58 PM

  • Dehydration is synonymous with summer. Drink at least 2.5 litres of water everyday if not more.
 
  • Do not drink any juice from outside. Make fresh juice at home or better, eat whole fruits.
 
  • Eat at least 5-6 small meals at regular intervals. Don’t let your body starve or over eat. Any kind of excess will give the body wrong signals. Try to keep your body happy.
 
  • Icy alchohol treats may look like a cool refreshment, but they are absolutely not. They not only pack high calories, they will also make your body and memory sluggish in summer. Instead, drink iced tea! 
 
  • Summer is ideal for contamination and infection due to bacteria and virus growth causing typhoid, jaundice and diarrhea. Avoid fruits and vegetables that have been cut and kept in the open for long, or cooked some time back. Eat fresh.  
 
  • Wash your hands properly before eating. Keep your utensils clean, your food covered, and store food in refrigerator and cupboards that are cleaned regularly. 
 
  • Avoid rich food as much as you can. Eat soups and salads instead. Consume yoghurt because it is one of the best food that aids in digestion.
 
  • Severe sweating in summer causes electrolyte imbalance because sodium is flushed out of the system. Seasonal fruits like the following are the best solution to keep all the nutrients in check:  
 
  • Watermelon has leukopin which acts as an antioxidant. It will keep you fresh and stress free. It maintains the water and fluid content of the body. Make a drink with watermelon, lime and salt for a refreshing break.  
 
  • Papaya: This has protein digestive enzymes which keeps the skin fresh and glowing. At times in summer it becomes a major issue to digest food, especially meat. Papaya aids in the digestion process. Include it in your meals as often as you can.  
 
  • Cucumber: This keeps the body from becoming too hot. Cucumber is ideal for maintaining the ph balance. It has high fibre which keeps the stomach clean.  
 
  • Mango: Yes, mangoes are high in calories but it has a very high percentage of carotene or Vitamin A. If you have it only in summer, it would supply your body’s need for Vitamin A for the rest of the year.  
 
  • Chiku, daab and narkol: Very high in water content and easy digested.
 
  • Bel: This is one of the best fruits available in the summer season. It keeps the body cool and dissipates stress. It is one of the best laxative which clears away constipation. The unripe fruit is an excellent remedy for chronic diarrhea and dysentery.
 
  • Kalo jam: A wonderful fruit for combating stress, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It has very few calories so anyone with obesity can eat it happily. You can skip your evening tea and consume this fruit instead because it cools and body and prepares it for rest. The best thing would be to make a drink with kalo jam, pudina pata, salot or honey to guarantee a good night’s sleep.  
 
 


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