Health:- Naturally Cooling Foods

It's hot out there! As we reel under the intense summer heat, most of
us try to avoid going outdoors and stay cool indoors instead. Another
good way of staying comfortable is by consuming foods that are
naturally cooling. Try these delicious options to beat the heat.
Naturally Cooling Foods
1. Coconut Water .
Tender coconut water is not only delicious and full of health
benefits; it also has excellent cooling properties. Easily
available,especially in southern India, this should be a staple of
anyone's summerdiet.
2. Aam ka panna.
Since mangoes are available only in the summer, we Indians knowhow to
make complete use of the fruit. This includes making aam ka paana out
of raw mangoes. This tangy drinkfull of ice and a mix of other juices
is perfect for ahot summer afternoon.
3. Butter milk (chach).
Curd in general is an excellent coolant. Make a nice, light buttermilk
with it, full of spices and lots of ice and stay fresh and hydrated
through the day.
Watch as nutritionist GauriRokkam prepares this delicious and
extremely healthy butter milk.
4. Watermelon.
You should be having lots of this crunchy, juicy fruit through the
summer to stay cool and healthy. Along with being delicious, it's also
packed with antioxidants that are very good for you.
Try this delicious and cooling watermelon and ginger soup .
5. Fresh lime & water (nimboo paani).
How can we leave out good old nimboo pani, thestaple of homes and
restaurants across the country? While various versions and mixes are
available, it's best to have a nice chilled nimboo pani with salt,
pepper and a little bit of sugar to stay cool.
6. Onion.
Its tears-inducing properties notwithstanding, onions are an excellent
coolant. Add a raw onion to your meal on a hot summer day and it can
even protect you from a heat stroke. Just remember to keep some mints
close at hand for later!
7. Gulkand (rose petals extract).
Gulkand, also known as a rose jam, is made from theextract of rose
petals and has amazing cooling properties. If gulkand is hard to come
by, you could even try a rose sherbet like rooh-afzah.
8. Cucumber.
Stay as cool as a cucumber! This crunchy vegetable, full of water and
lots of fibre is very cooling and should be added to your meals as
much as possible.
9. Kokum.
Kokum, which is used extensively in Gujarat and Konkan cooking for its
tangy flavours is considered very healthy and also has great cooling
benefits. Use it as a substitute for tamarind in your food.
10. Mint.
Mint is a cooling herb that can be had in many forms.Add it to your
food while you cook it, have it as a chutney or simply add it to your
drinking water for a subtle flavour./

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