I live in Florida and right now it is very hot and humid. A great way to "beat the heat" is to eat lots of cooled fruit and chilled veggies. Many fruits are high in water content and whether you eat them chilled and cut up or drink them in a smoothie, you are getting the nutritional value, the diuretic value and a nice cool feeling when it enters your body. I don't know about you but, sometimes just looking at a nice dish of fruit makes me feel a little cooler.
Chill your veggies. There are numerous raw veggies loaded with nutrition and, when chilled, can help you feel more hydrated and cooler.
A good choice of fruit and veggies are oranges and other citrus fruits, kiwi, strawberries, melons such as watermelon and honeydew, nice cool peaches and apples. Veggie choices include chilled celery sticks, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, and cucumbers along with some leafy greens such as kale, spinach and arugula. Sounds like a great salad doesn't it. If you want a cool drink, use these ingredients to make a delicious smoothie, throw in some ice cubes or cold water and cool off. Visit your favorite produce market today and "beat the heat" in a healthy way.
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