Ancient systems of medicine promote weather-based diets, and what stands out are that summers require different foods and winters too require its own type of diet. Winters require foods that promote heat and energy to the body, whereas the summer requires foods to cool the body down. Therefore, it is wise too choose summer foods that are light and cooling, and hydrate the body.

Sunny days make you feel dull and get you out of shape. However maintaining a healthy diet can save you from the scorching heat. Although it is important to eat a healthy diet round the year, it becomes more necessary during the summers.

With temperatures rising up to even 90 degrees, you need to take in pots of water. The heat can take water as well as sodium away from your body and thus you need to refill it to keep you going. However, drinking water may not be enough, as glucose levels can deplete so you need to get the glucose up. Drinking fruit juices at frequent intervals can be very refreshing and boost your energy levels. Add a bit of lime and sugar to your water to sip in when the sun suddenly begins to take its toll on you.

Meat can make you feel lousy, and dull, as they become heavy to digest during summers. However, grilled fish is excellent summer fare. As the summer heat is already heating up your body, you need less oily and spicy foods, and stick to light and easily digestible food items. Make vegetables a part of your daily diet and cook them in various styles to make it delicious and tempting. Avoid junk food completely, as they only fill your stomach and deprive it of essential nutrients.
Summers are also the best time to shed those extra pounds as you can indulge more in fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with the essential vitamins, not fats. Thus even if you eat more of fruits and vegetables, you do not gain weight.

Here is a list of foods ideal for the summer:

    •    Cucumber is a great food for the summer. Cucumber is cool and hydrates

your body. A cool cucumber soup is also best alternative for heavy meals.

    •    Replace your heavy meals with lighter ones like vegetable sandwiches.

    •    Fruit salads, fat free yogurt, and beans

    •    Leafy vegetables are a great way to cool off

    •    Tomato is a good source of vitamins and works best on your body during hot days.

    •    Eat raw carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and beetroots.

    •    Green peas and corn form part of a great summer diet.

    •    Also, eat lot of berries that are not only yummy but good for your body as well. Complement every meal with a fruit so you stay healthy, and drink at least two or three glasses of fresh fruit juice throughout the day.

    •    You can also make shakes with low fat milk and eat low fat ice creams.

    •    Watermelon is a great way to get plenty of fluids into your system.

Don’t let the summer scare you, instead enjoy it while to stick to your healthy diet.