Watermelon to Zucchini: 7 food staples for summer diet to keep you cool

Summer is here, and the scorching Sun is all set to drain out all your energies, which is why you should include these 7 food staples in your summer diet.

In summer, dehydration is one of the common symptoms. As per the nutritionists, they suggest green leafy veggies and colourful fruits to maintain the hydration level and to protect the skin. Upgrade your summer diet.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain antioxidants like vitamin C and lycopene, which will benefit your skin and health. You can have tomatoes in sandwich, salad mix, wraps.

Zucchini
Zucchini contains 94 per cent of water and Vitamin C, which is a perfect blend for summer. But how to have it? You can use it in spaghetti or a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. You can also have it as a smoothie.

Leavy veggies
Leavy veggies, including spinach, lettuce, cucumber, broccoli, have a high content of water. Eat them in raita, sandwich, or any other smoothie in almond milk.

Watermelon
Watermelon is rich in water content which is perfect to keep you hydrated in summers. You can make watermelon coolers or fruit salad, jams, marmalades. Watermelon has a good source of pectin.

Oranges
Oranges contain water and Vitamin C. You can eat it as it is or drink it like a smoothie.

Berries
Berries are rich in antioxidants. They are beneficial to increase the fluid level in summer. You can pop them in your mouth like fruit or grind them in a smoothie.

Herbal drink
Coconut water, lime water with tekmeriya seeds, chhas or lassi keeps your water level intact and body cool.