Fruits and vegetables are the most suitable foods in hot weather, this is due to supply of liquids and the vitamins, minerals and fibers they provide. The amount of water they contain is variable, but it certainly helps replenish the fluid and minerals we lose from sweat, helping to maintain body temperature.
In fact, the dishes we use most to cool off at this time are fresh gazpacho, cold creams, salads, natural juices of fruits and vegetables (carrot being the queen in this regard) and jellies. In addition to (of course) the intake of the great variety of seasonal fruits that we have within our reach. The body is already in charge of asking us what it needs, right? We just have to 'pay attention': light meals full of vitamins and soft cooking without too much seasoning. The season of roasts, stews and stews will return.
And it is that our body not only wants a fresh and light diet to please our palate, but because before the high temperatures additional hydration is needed, and also it is necessary to prevent sudden drops in tension or heat stroke.
The fiber that vegetables and fruits have helps our intestines, and this is essential to feel better in the face of rising temperatures, antioxidants help our skin, ... If all these reasons join the facilities offered to take them anywhere , we will understand why these foods are ideal in summer.
Melon, watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes and pears are among the most consumed. But to complete the range of possibilities we will find peaches, green beans, grapes, zucchini, apricots, lettuce, etc. In truth it is almost impossible to include several servings in our daily diet before such variety
What if, We already know that ice cream also refreshes, and above all they are very nutritious (especially if they carry milk). If you want advice, try to make them at home. It's as easy as buying molds to make poles (preferably made of flexible material like silicone), and try as many combinations as you can think of:
Sugary Orange Juice
Mashed apricot pulp sweetened to taste and beaten with a natural yogurt.
Milk with soluble cocoa, or with sugar and cinnamon
What are the poles you do at home? Surely not even you resist such a rich and refreshing temptation.
And finally we want to include three important recommendations:
Although we lose minerals when we sweat we don't need to increase the amount of salt because vegetables and fruits already contain adequate amounts of these nutrients.
It is better to consume them raw.
Do not forget to be careful to prevent food poisoning from food preservation and preparation.
May you continue to enjoy a healthy, refreshing and fun summer.
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