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Beat The Heat

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Dt. Mansi ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist • 27 Years Exp.DNHE
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Now a days sun is shining too high, to avoid heat stroke here are some simple regular food which you should take in summer 
These foods will keep the body cool and help us to avoid problems like dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea etc. 

1. Curd and chhach
One popular food item for summer season in india is curd. Life without curd is simply - impossible. Curd can consumed in various forms like ratias, chhach (buttermilk), shrikand, lassi etc. In south india people eat curd rice in summers. Curd contains proteins which keep allergies and ulcers away. Any curd based dish is effective to keep you cool in summers.

2. Mango
Unripe mango or kacchi kairi is very effective as it protects us from heat strokes. Aam pannais a drink made in almost every home in india during summers. Mango chutneys, murabbas and pickles complement the indian food fabulously.
In saurashtra people used to eat kachi mango n onion salad just to avoid heat stroke.

3. Watermelon n muskmelon 

Water melon and musk melons contain high levels of water. Hence they should be consumed in bulks. They contain around 90% water by weight. You must eat watermelon daily before your meals. Try to have cut watermelon instead of juice. These fruits will help you to beat indian summers with ease.

4. Coconut water

Coconut water is a super drink. It has the same electrolyte concentration as in our blood and so it gets absorbed very fast. It contains a lot of beneficial vitamins and minerals. It helps in weight loss and also in maintaining healthy metabolism.

5. Kokum
It is found in india only and looks like small, dark purple plum. It tastes sour like tamarind. A glass of kokum juice a day prevents dehydration, loss of nutrients and improves appetite. It also cleans blood.

6. Sattu

Sattu in india is generally consumed by poor people but it has extremely good properties for your health. It is extracted from barely, wheat or gram. Mix sattu, little lemon juice drops, salt and roasted cumin powder to get a very healthy drink.

7. Sauf
Sauf ie sauf fennel seed are super collant ka pani with mishri is very fast remedy of heat stroke. Fennel seeds are very beneficial n weight loss also.

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