Just as we change our wardrobe during the summers months to stay cool, it’s also a good idea to change the way we look at what we eat during warmer temperatures. Sweating is our bodies natural way of regulating our temperature – releasing water and salt, which evaporates to help cool us down. Naturally, this can cause a loss in your body’s hydration, but there are many different nutrient and hydration dense foods we can enjoy to help keep you feeling your best!
Watermelon is largely made up of water and is packed full of nutrients such as lycopene and beta-carotene, along with potassium and Vitamin C. Delicious on it’s own, tossed in a salad or blitzed and frozen for a healthy ice lolly. Oranges also have a high water content, and are best known for being a great source of Vitamin C which helps keep your immune system supported. If you’re looking for something relatively easily to incorporate into your diet, cucumber is a great choice for keeping your bodies thirst quenched being made up almost entirely of water. Other great summer foods include:
Grapefruit
Tomatoes
Berries
Probiotic Yoghurt
Melon
Lettuce
Courgette
Bell peppers
Celery
Leafy greens (such as kale or spinach)
Peaches
Alongside of taking care of our patients, one thing we are all very passionate about as a team is food! So if you have any great summer recipe ideas, we would love to hear them. Feel free to email us.