By Bornika Das
Summer is here and so are the heat waves blowing all across the city. However, you can beat the heat and stay true to your weight loss goals by making some modifications in your diet. This applies not only to foods but drinks as well. Here are five quick tips you should keep in mind this summer. Take a look:
The key to keep yourselves cool is stay hydrated. Drinking fluids also enhances your bodily function. Natural drinks can detoxify your body and speed up your metabolism, thus helping weight management.
Healthy probiotics like curd supports healthy bacteria in your guts and prevent digestive problems. Curd has a cooling effect on your body and is light on your system, making a perfect summer ingredient.
Cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon (kharbuja/ cantaloupe), wax melon are the ideal ones to be consumed in summer. Their high water content promote digestive health and help relieve acidity, constipation and other issues.
It is advisable to consume garlic, chilli, and ginger in small quantity this summer as they have a heating effect on the body. Instead stick to fennel, cumin, coriander and mint.
Often it is said mangoes are fattening. However, it is said when mangoes eaten in moderation and in right time does not lead to weight gain and can be quite healthy.