There are some food which you must include in your daily diet. These are food which are readily available and are rich in the basic ingredients which are essential for the body. These food also help you with glowing skin and falt belly. Let’s see what are these simple yet extremely nutritional and beneficial food
Fruits with high water content
- Fruits like water melons, cucumber, honey dew melons, pineapple, peaches are very good for health
- These fruits are great for hydration
- These are also loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre
- 30 % of daily water intake should come from fruits
- It’s like eating your water in the summer
Good source of protein for muscle and beauty
- Sprouted beans, lentils and legumes are very good for your muscles and beauty
- These food must be included in your diet
Detox water
- Detox water is flavoured water with vegetables, fruits or herbs to increase your water consumption
- Detox water helps in maintaining electrolyte balance in the body so you don’t feel tired
- It also helps to enhance your mood energy
Summer grains
- Barley or jau has cooling properties to keep you cool in the summers
- Ragi, oats are gluten free, high in fibre and are loaded with amazing nutrients and antioxidants
Green / gourd vegetables
- Bottle gourd, green raw papaya, ash gourd, ridge gourd
- You can enjoy them in salads or grilled with a good protein source
Herbal tea using gentle summer herbs
- These herbs lower the consumption of caffeine
- Summer herbs tea helps improves digestion and metabolism
Homemade curd
- Homemade curd set in a clay pot
- This is a great source of probiotics
Desi summer drinks
- I enjoy summer drinks like coconut water, malt, aam panna, buttermilk etc
- Avoid aerated drinks or juice from the market
Chia or basil seeds
- These are great source of antioxidants, omega 3 and fibre
- These must be included in the diet
Lemons
- Lemons are a good source of antioxidants
- You must include in the main meal, salads or drinks