As temperatures rise, our bodies crave lighter, refreshing foods. Summer presents an excellent opportunity to prioritize well-being through daily choices.
Nutrition experts recommend incorporating fresh, seasonal foods that provide hydration and essential nutrients. Refreshing fruits like watermelon and melon are ideal for hydration, offering vitamins and fiber.
Vegetables such as cucumber, lettuce, tomato, zucchini, and eggplant also contribute vitamins, minerals, fiber, and hydration. Probiotic foods like tempeh, an Indonesian fermented soybean product, help combat bloating. Berries like blueberries and raspberries protect cells from oxidative stress.
Fiber-rich foods, like cucumber, aid digestion and promote satiety. Adequate hydration is also crucial. Drink at least two liters of water daily and consider iced herbal infusions.