10 'super foods' to help cool the body in hot weather

In hot weather conditions, if the body is not provided with enough water and essential minerals, it can cause fatigue and dehydration. Our lifestyle, exercise habits and diet also affect how the body reacts to the weather.

In the summer, you should eat foods that help cool the body, increase the vitamins and minerals needed to keep the body cool. Avoid drinking alcohol and maintain a reasonable weight to increase the body's resistance to common diseases in the hot season.

Summer is also a great time of year when there are many fresh and healthy foods available. “Superfoods” as the name suggests are foods that have special nutritional value and are very good for our bodies. Add these 10 superfoods to your diet to stay cool this summer:

1. Banana

Bananas are incredibly healthy, so calling them a cooling superfood is no exaggeration. Bananas help keep the body hydrated and cool in the summer. They are also a filling snack and a healthier alternative to dehydrating snacks.

Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Eating bananas every day will increase white blood cells, improve immunity and strengthen the body's resistance.

Dr. Vu Dai Duong, Nutrition specialist (Hanoi Medical University) recommends eating 1.5 to 2 bananas a day for normal people to help improve health and provide essential nutrients for the body.

2. Cucumber

Cucumbers are rich in water, which helps keep you hydrated and cool during the summer. If you need to hydrate yourself, just snack on a few slices of cucumber instead of drinking a big bottle of water. Cucumbers are also a good stomach food because their fiber content can promote intestinal health and bowel movements.

3. Watermelon

In the hot season, people often like to eat watermelon because this is a fruit that has a very high cooling effect, and contains a lot of water, so it can compensate for the amount of water the body loses due to high temperatures. In addition to providing lycopene to protect the skin, watermelon is also 92% water. This makes it a good fruit to rehydrate the body in the summer. Watermelon is also rich in fiber, which helps to treat indigestion caused by hot weather.

Research shows that the body absorbs more lycopene when eaten with fat, so try watermelon drizzled with olive oil in a sweet and savory summer salad, or brush the oil on watermelon and grill it.

4. Coconut - a superfood to cool down the summer

Coconut is a refreshing superfood that offers a variety of benefits. Coconut meat, coconut water and coconut oil all have moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. According to MSc. Dr. Dang Ngoc Hung - Institute of Nutrition Research and Consulting, coconut water is ranked among the top healthy drinks. Compared to sugarcane juice, soft drinks, fruit juices, etc., coconut water has many outstanding advantages.

Coconut water is a great addition to your summer diet. It hydrates while being low in calories and fat. It also provides natural electrolytes, making it a great drink to have during the hot summer months.

5. Berries

Berries are rich in water and many nutrients that nourish the body. They are also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to help protect the body from external free radicals.

6. Avocado

Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, which are cooling foods that keep your body cool unlike other high-fat foods.

Avocados contain many essential micronutrients and vitamins such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc to help keep the body healthy. In addition, avocados are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B and vitamin K, which help boost immunity and maintain good health.

7. Citrus

Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are rich in water, making them an ideal addition to your summer diet. They are also rich in vitamin C, which helps protect your body from the sun.

8. Corn is also a cooling food.

A very good food for the body in the summer, widely known as a vegetable, and also a nutritious whole grain, is fresh corn. Each corn cob is rich in fiber, vitamins and other essential minerals, so it is popular in healthy eating menus.

And did you know that two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, found in corn are two important nutrients for eye health, which can act like natural sunglasses, helping to filter out some harmful rays to protect your eyes in the summer.

9. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and minerals, providing energy for the body. Tomatoes and tomato juice are a source of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals such as potassium, phosphorus... which are beneficial for health.

In addition, tomatoes can also help protect your body against the summer sun. Tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene which helps protect your skin from sunburn.

10. Green tea

Tea is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids. Green tea contains catechins (EGCG), which are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage, reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, and protect cells and molecules from damage.

Tea has a host of health benefits due to its high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants, but green tea has the added benefit of providing a small amount of sun protection for your skin.

In summer, physical labor and working in high temperatures will cause a lot of sweat, drinking tea can quickly replenish water for the body, helping to eliminate fatigue./.