Summers are here and it’s time to eat something cold or refreshing. The basic logic behind summer specific foods is that they keep us hydrated, cool from the inside and helps replace the lost electrolytes. Also, some feel hungrier in summer while some do in winter, it is not the same for everyone so these foods can be fulfilling too. There are some summer foods that can actually help you slim down! Here is a list of such foods:
DETOX WATERS
Detox water flushes out the fat from your body especially if it consists of grapefruit, mint and cucumber! These basic ingredients have their own unique and powerful benefits. These drinks eliminate fat, and toxins. Water is helpful in flushing out the waste products and toxins effectively while tangerine helps in processing glucose instead of letting it to turn into fat. Grapefruit boosts the metabolism while cucumber greatly stimulates your body to feel fuller. Mint aids the digestive system making the wastes eliminate easily. More: Weight loss drinks >>
SMOOTHIES
Cold smoothies not only are fulfilling for your body and cravings, but they also help you slim down especially when they contain summer-specific ingredients like bananas, pears and basil seeds. Bananas and pears keep you cool and fulfilled and basil seeds keep you cool and help burn fat. Make smoothies with frozen bananas and pears and add cold almond milk to it while blending. Add soaked basil seeds and consume in the morning. More: Weight loss smoothie ingredients >>
WATERMELON
Watermelon is great eaten in fruit form or consumed in juice form. Juice form is the best if you want to curb your thirst and hydrate your body. Eat it as a fruit if you want to lose some weight because of the fiber in it. A one-cup serving of watermelon is only 47 calories. Yes, watermelon is 92 per cent water but that other 8 per cent is filled with good nutrition and amazing health benefits. It is High in dietary fiber that helps keep the colon clean, helping cleanse your body. More: Amazing juices that promote weight loss >>
COCONUT WATER
Coconut water has been shown to decrease blood pressure in hypertensive subjects and also shed some kilos. Add some fruit to it for additional flavor, or add some to your fruit juices. If you like the taste of coconut, feel free to drink it in its simple form. But if you want a pure zero calorie or low-calorie, drink it alone. Read more on coconut water benefits on skin and hair >>
TOMATOES
Tomatoes contain a lot of water, which helps stave off dehydration-related hunger. They are also super-high in potassium, which is great for balancing a diet higher in sodium. This is especially key since potassium can help you beat bloat.
ZUCCHINI
Zucchini is a low calorie food that can make you feel full for longer and also help lose some weight. Zucchini is also rich in manganese which helps process carbohydrates in the body. Steam them up and add in salads and gravies or simply eat them as it is with little pepper, chili powder and black salt. More: Top 20 zero-calorie foods >>
ICED GREEN TEA
Green iced tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), is associated with boosted fat burning, appetite control, and weight loss. Adding fresh mint to your home brew is a calorie-free way to add flavor.
GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit is often consumed by those who watch their weight; this is because it is low in calories. It is also rich in anti-oxidants and essential nutrients. Have it raw or include in salads, smoothies, juices etc.