Traveling to India and you must have heard about the Indian Summers!
India is known for its heat and dust. People do not venture out in the afternoons as the scorching heat can go up to 48 degree Celsius in
North Indian Plains and also some of the deccan plateau. Indians would take lots of
Chhach ( Butter Milk). There are certain other food substances which can be used to beat the heat. Some of them are enumerated with their medicinal values as under:
1. Cucumber: Cucumber flesh is mainly composed of water , vitamin C and caffeic acid, that helps to soothe skin irritations and reduces swelling.
2. Tomato sauce: Tomato sauces contain about 90% of water. 1/2 cup serving of tomato sauce contains 50 calories and no fat.
3. Eggplant: Eggplants are considered as the weight loss food.They are an excellent source of fiber and
water and are low in calories .It’s spongy texture absorbs lot of oil and as a result, negate the calorie
advantage.
5. Watermelon: Watermelon has the combination of salts, minerals and natural sugars that helps in the
hydration among people more effectively than water or even sports drinks.
6. Pineapple: This fruit is packed with bromelain, with potent anti- inflammatory powers.It also reduces the pain med.
7. Apples: This fruit is called as the super food that has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, weight
loss and hence prevents cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, and even certain cancers.
8. Celery: This fruit contains 96% of water, and also a combination of mineral salts, amino acids and vitamins
that helps to hydrate your body twice as effectively as a glass of water.
9. Mangoes: Mangoes contains 135 calories and they’re a good source of vitamins A, B6, and C, plus fiber.
