While Singapore is always hot year-round, there are months where it’s especially hot notably in June with average temperatures of 33°C. Here are some cooling foods that will help you beat the heat without sacrificing extra calories.
- Sea Vegetables
Kombu, nori, wakame, arame, and sea palm are all excellent marine veggies to incorporate into your regular summer diet. They include a lot of calcium, iron, phosphorus, trace elements, and vitamins. They are also very yin and have a cool energy feel about them.
- Cucumbers
You know when your friends say you should stay “as cool as a cucumber?” That’s right, we are talking about the crunchy ones. Cucumbers have fibers that prevent constipation and a high water content that keeps you as cool as it does. In this hot season, consume it on a regular basis.
It is high in water and minerals such as magnesium and calcium, as well as vitamins A and C. It lowers blood pressure. So, if you have a high blood pressure problem, go for it to maintain a healthy heart.
- Peaches
Peaches, which were originally grown in China, are another cool, seasonal option. They’re not only tasty this time of year, but they also include vitamins A and C, which support good skin—and at 35-50 calories per serving, they’re the ideal diet-friendly dessert.
- Lemons
Citrus has a cooling impact on the body and aids in the cleansing process. Everyone understands the need of drinking enough of water every day, but plain ol’ H2O may be tedious. Experts advocate adding lemon to your water not only for its skin and immune-boosting effects, but also because it encourages you to drink more water in general.
- Honeydew Melon
Relax with delicious and juicy honeydew or melon pieces, which act as an internal fan for your body and provide cooling advantages. This luscious fruit has a lot of water, which restores the fluids in your body after a long day in the sun.
Furthermore, its sweet meat satisfies your taste receptors, making it a diet-friendly treat.
- Barley
If you’re seeking for an alternative to regular old water, consider cooling off with a glass of barley water. You may put your money on this hawker favourite since its sweet taste appeals to your taste senses while soothing your thirst.
In addition to draining toxins from your body, barley’s cooling characteristic aids in the removal of heat from your body.
While it may appear to be tempting to indulge in ice cream or a cool drink to combat the heat, these can be exceedingly hazardous to your health. Research have shown that fizzy cold beverages and ice cream might interfere with your body’s cooling function, causing issues instead.
It is best to avoid these and other meals and drinks, such as coffee and fried foods, which can have a thermal effect on the body and raise its temperature. Enjoy some cooling fruits to keep the “heat” away today!
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