5 Summer Snacks to Keep You Cool

As the remaining days of summer get warmer, it can seem nearly impossible at times to keep cool in the blistering heat. Staying cool will depend on much more than ice cream and cold drinks the food you eat can lend a hand. Many seasonal summer foods are great for helping to lower overall body temperature and can help you stay frosty and light

Cold Brewed Coffee

Cooling begins in the morning with the first cup of coffee. Rather than heat your core up, try a cup of cold brewed coffee with milk to start your day off right.

Icy Ice cream

Any kind of ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt will do as long as it is homemade. Making ice cream is surprisingly easy, and you can even make certain varieties without an ice cream machine

Watermelon salad
Watermelons are in season and they are one of the best things you can eat in summer. Liven up watermelon with this unique tasting salad. Chop watermelon into cubes, add feta cheese, pine nuts, and basil leaves, and you are good to go.

Yoghurt with fruits
Seasonal fruits are the best as they come during summer with one specific reason – to cool you down. So mix some of those grapes, oranges or mangoes once they finally get here, to add sweetness to yoghurt (the creamier the better). Don’t forget to add nuts for the extra crunchiness, and you have yourself a delicious summer snack.

Fruits

Grapefruit, papaya, sweet lime are all rich in Vitamin C and less than 100 calories per serving. The high water content of apples is the reason why you feel full longer and reason enough then to make it part of your minimal program.

Fruit fool is a great summer treat and is perfect for those hot days where you want to stay out of the kitchen. Everyone will think you’re a kitchen master with this recipe, but there are only three simple ingredients to make it, so you can “fool” everyone with this snack.

Keep Up Your Healthy Diet

While you want to focus on increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat, don’t forget to choose other healthy foods to supply nutrients your immune system needs. A healthy balanced diet with low-fat dairy, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds provides your body with all of the nutrients you need for general health. A healthy body tends to have a healthier immune system.