Summer has always been synonymous to fruit shakes, frozen beers and cold desserts. We go to the extreme trying to cool ourselves down–crank up the AC, hang out all day in a mall and go some place where the weather’s cool. But when it comes to food, there are simply lots of choices in Lakeland restaurants. Here at iCitySpy, we compiled a list of food that cools us down during the heat of the summer season. Tell us what you think of our little list.
Cucumber
So, that phrase “cool as a cucumber” has some history to it, huh? Cucumbers are hydrating, and if you don’t know, keeping hydrated during the summer season is very crucial for all of us. You can eat cucumber sticks as snacks or make a cool summer drink with lots of cucumbers and lemons.
Onions
Believe it or not, it is important to take onions, especially the red ones, during summer because it has an anti-histamine effect through the chemical quercetin. Anti-histamine is effective in trying to stop the development of heat rashes and your body’s adverse reaction to insect bites and stings.
Bananas
We excessively sweat during the summer season, so our body needs to have a source of hydration. Bananas are super rich in potassium, which helps regulate the lost of body fluid. Other potassium-rich food are green vegetables, baked beans, cereal and dried fruits.
Melons and watermelons
This is pretty self-explanatory. Melons and watermelons contain more than 90 percent water. And since we lose a lot of fluid during summer because of excessive sweating, we need to replace what we’re losing.
Iced tea
You might be a big coffee-drinker, but during the summer season, it’s best to switch to drinking iced tea in the morning as coffee results to the opposite of cooling you down. There are a lot of flavors to choose from and most of it contain caffeine, so you’ll be able to find your favorite in no time.
Peaches
Peaches are not only a cool pick during summer, but it’s also a favorite healthy dessert option for many. It is sweet, but only contains 35 to 50 calories per piece. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, which promote healthy skin.
Salads
Green salads with juicy tomatoes, red onions and light vinaigrette should be the perfect meal for the hot summer days. Salads, especially the green leafy ones, contain mostly water, which makes them easy to digest. It also makes you feel cool and energized.