Quick Healthy Treats To Refresh You After A Long, Hot Summer Day
After a long hot day, your body needs more fluids than drinking water can provide and you should also pay attention to your nutrition along with what you put into your body at this time. Here are some healthy ideas for you to feel refreshed and stay hydrated.
Summer is a year-round problem in a tropical country like India where a combination of heat and humidity puts you in danger of heat stroke and dehydration, both of which are exacerbated if you exercise often. However, you should also pay attention to your nutrition and what you put into your body at this time.
Some of the best summer healthy treats to refresh you after a long hot summer day include:
Yoghurt
Speaking of treats, there are few better than yoghurt. Whether it’s a fruity flavoured Greek yoghurt that you serve in cups or regular yoghurt that you use as a dip or eat as is, it’s super refreshing no matter how you eat it. Its health benefits are immense too. It’s packed with protein and nutrients and if it contains live cultures, can improve your gut bacteria too.
Cucumber Sandwiches
We’ll keep this short. We wanted something savoury on the list, and is there anything better than a combination of cold cucumber and fresh chutney? We don’t think so! Want to skip the carbs? Use the cucumber as the ‘bread’ and create bite sized-sandwiches using some fresh cheese!
Nutty Summer Ice Cream
This Nutty Ice Cream recipe is an easy-to-prepare and healthier ice cream recipe made with coconut milk, soaked cashews, honey, and vanilla extract.
Fruit juice popsicles
If you crave candy this summer, you can make your very own healthier popsicle! Make a fruit juice of your choice- no need to add any extra sugar, but make sure to squeeze some lemons and throw in some mint leaves as you freeze this mixture in your popsicle moulds.
Watermelon feta salad
With almost 91% of the fruit, being rich in water; this is the perfect salad to have before your main course or even enjoyed as a snack! Throw in some feta and basil and voila!
Sol Kadhi
Acting as both cooling and digestive aid, this drink made out of kokum and coconut milk is a great refreshing & healthy beverage alternative to colas!
Aam Panna
This cooling drink made from raw mangoes, spices like cumin, cardamom & rock salt with a dash of jaggery is ‘the’ summer perfect drink!
Mango salsa
Rich in vitamin beta-carotene, mango is a fruit you can’t avoid during summers! In a bowl throw in some onions, bell peppers, coriander, lemon juice, mango cubes & salt and enjoy this refreshing meal as a snack!