Summer has already started heating up the weather. It is the season of hot and sweaty summer, which will drain all our energy. In order to beat the heat and stay cool, food plays a huge role. Even we adults also try our best to get relief from the hotness and humidity. Not only our energy but the hotness of summer also saps away the appetite of your little one. So here are some food tips for your little one to keep her cool and healthy this summer.
Cucumber
Play it cool with a cucumber. It is very popular at the Indian dining table as a green salad. With 95% of water content, this fruit is also rich in fiber and keeps constipation away. Just hand a bowl of cucumber to your baby and it will also improve her appetite along with her bowel movement.
Watermelon
Watermelon is the fruit of summer days. Though nowadays it is available in supermarkets throughout the year. But the fresh one will be available in the local market. Everyone loves this juicy and cool fruit. The bright red watermelons taste sweet. It consists of 92% water, which is a great food for hydration and also helps you to clear out the toxins. Vitamin A enriched fruit is also good for your health.
Yogurt
Yogurt is another food that helps to beat the heat in the summer. This probiotic is a great consumption for better digestion and also keeps us cool from the inside. There are plenty of serving options as well, lassi, raita or just plain yogurt, you can serve your little munchkin.
Tomato
Tomatoes are a rich source of Vitamin C. It is another great food to serve your little one this summer. It also works as a skin brightener or natural tan remover. You can make tomato juice or serve as a salad to your little one.
Coconut water
Coconut water is another drink to have during the hot summer days. The tastes also give your little one a reason to love it. It also has electrolytes, potassium, and some other nutrients as well. It is advised to have fresh coconut water and avoid the packaged coconut water from the supermarket.
Onion
Raw onion also has an amazing cooling property. Add some slices of raw onion to your child’s salad. In case your baby is not very fond of raw onion you can make chutney along with pudina.
Pudina
Pudina is another popular cooling agent. Bothe pudina sharbat and green chutney is a flavorsome dish to have this summer. It cools down the gastric acid in our stomach and settles our tummies.
Nimbu Pani
Swipe away those ready to eat juices and give your child a glass of fresh nimbu pani or lemon water when she comes from outside. Kids also like the tangy tastes and you also don’t need to give extra effort for this. Vitamin C boosts up the immunization and lemon also keeps good digestion.
Try these food tricks to keep your little boo cool and healthy this summer. Add some flavor to her diet and nutrients as well.
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