CHILL YOUR SUMMER DAYS BY CONSUMING CERTAIN INDIAN VEGGIES!
Manage the lockdown-summer days with these Indian veggies!
Beat the heat by consuming the water-content veggies!
Summer is hitting us harder and harder. We are finding possible ways to chill ourselves during these hot days. Lockdown and summer days are intertwined together and giving us the tougher days to combat. Naturally, people would often go for revitalizing icy drinks to completely cool down the body. But you should never completely rely on those icy drinks whereas there are several healthy ways to cool your body down. Adding cool and vitamin-packed veggies would be the healthiest as well as wisest choice you could ever choose. It is highly advisable to eat veggies that have the natural power to cool down your body. So, here are certain Indian vegetables that assist you during these summer days to beat the heat.
PUMPKIN: Being the greatest in its cooling properties, pumpkin is the best choice for the summer days. With its diuretic properties, it helps aid digestion issues and alleviates intestinal worms from the digestive system. This veggie is rich in potassium and fibre and thus helps in controlling the blood pressure and sugar. It is also helpful in curing skin-related diseases, regulating blood sugar levels and stimulating the pancreas. And pumpkin is advisable to eat for diabetics!
CUCUMBER: Cucumber contains 96% water content and it keeps the body hydrated and regulates the body temperature. It also contains potassium, magnesium, and fibre which help in regulating the blood pressure. However, the high water content in the veggies would help wash out the toxins from the digestive system and helps in healthy digestion. When consumed regularly, cucumber helps to dissolve the bladder or kidney stones.
ASH GOURD: Ash gourd contains 96% of water which helps cool your body. It also helps in protecting you from heatstroke. It is packed with nutrients, vitamin B1, vitamin B3 and potassium which help promote healthy blood pressure. The veggie is also helpful in treating respiratory disorders such as asthma, blood-related diseases and urinary diseases such as kidney stones.
SNAKE GOURD: Like other veggies, snake gourd is also incorporated with a cooling effect. It helps correct disorders and promotes the normal functioning of the system. Snake gourd is also useful in stimulating body fluid production and removes dryness. Known as the best home remedy for heart problems, the extract from the fresh leaves would be helpful in heart-related issues such as palpitation and pain in the heart due to physical exertion.
BOTTLE GOURD: Bottle gourd is mostly preferred for its water content and health benefits. Since it is made of water, bottle gourd helps deal with heat and stomach problems such as acidity that occurs often in summer. It also averts the extreme loss of sodium and exhaustion and satisfies your thirst as well.
RIDGED GOURD: Like other veggies, the ridged gourd is also a summer veggie that helps in beating the heat. It also helps in purifying the blood, reducing the blood sugar level and the veggie is also healthy for stomach or digestion issues.
