Life Summer Issue | Page 7

HEALTH &FOOD WITH AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURES RISING EACH YEAR, IT HAS BECOME ESSENTIAL TO PAY ATTENTION TO HEALTHY SEASONAL DIETS. LUCKILY, SUMMER BRINGS JUICY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH ITSELF AS A RELIEF FROM THE SCORCHING HEAT. Prolonged exposure to the heat affects the body temperature and water level, which becomes the reason for nearly every health risk that the season brings with itself. It is essential to drink at least 8-9 glasses of water daily. It not only keeps the metabolism of the body healthy but also prevents against the damage the sun causes to hair and skin. The body loses essential salts and minerals like Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium with sweat. Fresh summer produce is among the best natural ways to replenish the lost electrolytes and minerals to the body. COCONUT WATER IT IS MORE HYDRATING THAN WATER AND HAS NATURAL SUGARS AND SALTS. LEAFY GREENS THEY ARE HIGH IN DIETARY FIBER, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM AND TASTE GREAT IN SMOOTHIES. Don’t Forget the Proteins diet because it strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infection. If you do not wish to consume meats or milk, you can switch to flavoured yogurt, nuts, sprouted beans or spinach salads. HU MM US Most people neglect their proteins in the summer where hydration seems like the most visible health concern and meats and other forms of proteins may seem heavier to eat because of the warm weather. Proteins are an essential part of a balanced summer CELERY & CUCUMBER TOGETHER THEY ARE A LOAD OF WATER CONTENT WITH MINERALS LIKE SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS AND CHLORIDE. Beetroot Hummus 200g | Rs. 200 Exclusively available at Godrej Nature’s Basket and Hypercity Garlic Hummus 200g | Rs. 200 SO MUCH CAN BE DONE WITH HUMMUS AND IT COMES IN THE MOST VIBRANT VEGETABLE AND FRUIT VARIANTS. CHOOSE ONE THAT IS THE COOLEST AND GOES WITH THE SEASON TO KEEP YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE IN CHECK WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH PROTEIN DIET. The smooth and creamy paste is a protein heaven for those looking for meat replacements in their diet. The spread comes from the Middle East and Egypt and is made with chickpeas and sesame seed paste, which accounts for a 10% protein content for every 100 gms of the condiment consumed. It is generally eaten with Falafels, in Pita wraps and sandwiches or with cut fruits and vegetables as a dip. Some people like to have it as a snack with chips. Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus 200g | Rs. 200 CHEF’S BASKET | 07