Summer is the time when our body demands more liquids and foods that are cooling. In order to stay active and enjoy the summers, you can get in to light and healthy diets. This is also a good time to get rid of those extra pounds and flaunt your body. Apart from drinking plenty of water, your body still requires nutrients to survive. Thus, eat loads of vegetables and fruits to keep it light and healthy as well.
Fruits are a great source of vitamins and are the perfect food on hot summer days. Other than just biting into the fruit, you can make a salad out of it and top it with a low fat ice cream. You can also make yummy shakes. Eat fruits in various forms so you can enjoy them more and get essential vitamins. Green vegetables are healthy as well as they provide you with all the nutrients. Try out delicious recipes and maintain healthy eating during summer. Make salads, or cook them well for a soup. Make vegetable sandwiches or eat vegetables boiled. They not make you feel cool but also provide the needed energy.

Try to avoid meat during summers, as it can get heavy on your stomach. Instead, eat more broiled fish, beans, which are rich in proteins and fiber. They are not only filling and great but also help you remain in shape. Fat-free yogurt makes a great part of your diet. Tomatoes and red peppers are right foodstuff in summers as well. They are rich in vitamins and reduce the chance of cancer. If you are looking out for cooler food items, you can go for cucumber, as they are healthy especially during warm days. They not only cool your stomach but also provide your body with the required nutrients.

If you do not like to eat vegetables, try turning them into delicious soup and take in daily. This will make a healthy meal and keep you active. For fruits, eat loads of watermelon, sweet lime, and oranges; grapes too are good, and you can try them frozen. They will offer you all the vitamins and keep your body hydrated. It is important to hydrate your body as the sun can take away all the glucose. Always carry a bottle of water when travelling. Taking a glass of fresh fruit juice regularly is also beneficial.

To enjoy the beach side food, you can go for low calorie sweets and barbeques. Avoid taking alcohol as it can burn your stomach and add some calories to your weight. Indulge more in light and easily digestive food to enjoy the summers without any body discomfort.  

Apart from what you eat during the summer months, it is very important to learn how to cook foods. You can bake your food, so you get in less fats, braise it, grill light meats and vegetables, boil chicken and vegetables together with salt and herbs for a deliciously light treat, poach those eggs, so you get the nutrients without the heaviness. Also roast, sauté, and steam food for a healthy you.