10 healthy FOODS to help you stay COOL

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2. Bitter gourd: Bitter gourd juice, famous as a natural cure for diabetes is beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils and itching due to blood impurity. It is also an effective cure for piles that gets aggravated in summers. It cures early stages of cholera that generally strikes in summer. But not more than two ounces of juice should be consumed daily, as it may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. 3. Broccoli: Broccoli’s anti cancer properties are well known. But it is also a healthy food to be consumed in summer as it contains considerable amount of Vitamin C and eases the symptoms of cold. It has stress relieving properties and strengthens and boosts energy levels. For greatest health benefits, it should be eaten raw. 4. Mangoes: Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin. Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates. They help in digestion which is a major problem during summer months. Raw mango drink or aam panna, protects against sunstroke. Its high water content is helpful in summer. 5. Grapes: Grapes protect body against dehydration in summer. Its alkaline nature helps decrease the acidity of uric acid, thus protecting kidneys. In a season marked by frequent viral attacks, grape juice is a must as studies have proved that it contains anti viral properties. It particularly guards body against poliovirus and herpes simplex virus. 6. Cucumber: Cucumber, famous for its cooling properties is an ideal food in summer. Fresh cucumber juice reduces heartburn and sooth acidic stomach. Its fresh juice, when applied on skin cures sunburns. Cucumber slices placed over eyes reduce puffiness and burning sensation. High in fiber and rich in water and minerals, cucumber is best for dieters and diabetics. 7. Oranges: The best source of Vitamin C and a rather obscurely known but highly beneficial vitamin- citrus limonoids, oranges are one of the best sources of energy in this hot and enervating season. Citrus limonoids fight cancers such as mouth, skin, lung, breast, and stomach and colon cancers in animals. A glass of orange juice, while moving out in the sun is a great prevention against heat stroke. 8. Watermelon: The best way to naturally hydrate body, watermelon with more than 90% water content is rich in Vitamins A and C and high in antioxidants. The consumption of watermelon also helps heal faster as one of the amino acids found in it speeds up wound healing and aids in the process of cell division. But the white part of this fruit, which we unknowingly throw away, contains most of the nutrients. Though it is edible, we cut it away as it tastes bland. Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice. Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice. Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice. 9. Jack fruit: Called the treat of summer, this fruit rich in potassium, helps in the lowering of blood pressure. The extract of jackfruit root cures summer diarrhea. Its root also treats a number of skin ailments that trouble people in this season. Jackfruit root has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from asthma. The fruit has been found to have anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-ulcer properties. 10. Tamarind: A glass of diluted tamarind juice taken daily prevents heat stroke. Rich in carotenes, Vitamin B and C and flavanoids, Tamarind reduces fever and provides protection against colds. It helps body digest food and cures bile disorders. Tamarind is a mild laxative and not just lowers cholesterol but also fights heart disease. Tamarind gargle eases sore throat and when applied to skin it heals inflammation.

2. Bitter gourd: Bitter gourd juice, famous as a natural cure for diabetes is beneficial for treating blood disorders like blood boils
and itching due to blood impurity. It is also an effective cure for piles that gets aggravated in summers. It cures early stages of cholera that generally strikes in summer. But not more than two ounces of juice should be consumed daily, as it may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.

3. Broccoli: Broccoli’s anti cancer properties are well known. But it is also a healthy food to be consumed in summer as it contains considerable amount of Vitamin C and eases the symptoms of cold. It has stress relieving properties and strengthens and boosts energy levels. For greatest health benefits, it should be eaten raw.

4. Mangoes: Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin. Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates. They help in digestion which is a major problem during summer months. Raw mango drink or aam panna, protects against sunstroke. Its high water content is helpful in summer.

5. Grapes: Grapes protect body against dehydration in summer. Its alkaline nature helps decrease the acidity of uric acid, thus protecting kidneys. In a season marked by frequent viral attacks, grape juice is a must as studies have proved that it contains anti viral properties. It particularly guards body against poliovirus and herpes simplex virus.

6. Cucumber: Cucumber, famous for its cooling properties is an ideal food in summer. Fresh cucumber juice reduces heartburn and sooth acidic stomach. Its fresh juice, when applied on skin cures sunburns. Cucumber slices placed over eyes reduce puffiness and burning sensation. High in fiber and rich in water and minerals, cucumber is best for dieters and diabetics.

7. Oranges: The best source of Vitamin C and a rather obscurely known but highly beneficial vitamin- citrus limonoids, oranges are one of the best sources of energy in this hot and enervating season. Citrus limonoids fight cancers such as mouth, skin, lung, breast, and stomach and colon cancers in animals. A glass of orange juice, while moving out in the sun is a great prevention against heat stroke.

8. Watermelon: The best way to naturally hydrate body, watermelon with more than 90% water content is rich in Vitamins A and C and high in antioxidants. The consumption of watermelon also helps heal faster as one of the amino acids found in it speeds up wound healing and aids in the process of cell division. But the white part of this fruit, which we unknowingly throw away, contains most of the nutrients. Though it is edible, we cut it away as it tastes bland. Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice.
Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice.
Watermelon sherbet is a cool and refreshing drink in hot summer months and has the ability to fight heat stroke when served with a few drops of mint juice.

9. Jack fruit: Called the treat of summer, this fruit rich in potassium, helps in the lowering of blood pressure. The extract of jackfruit root cures summer diarrhea. Its root also treats a number of skin ailments that trouble people in this season. Jackfruit root has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from asthma. The fruit has been found to have anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-ulcer properties.

10. Tamarind: A glass of diluted tamarind juice taken daily prevents heat stroke. Rich in carotenes, Vitamin B and C and flavanoids, Tamarind reduces fever and provides protection against colds. It helps body digest food and cures bile disorders. Tamarind is a mild laxative and not just lowers cholesterol but also fights heart disease. Tamarind gargle eases sore throat and when applied to skin it heals inflammation.