Scorching Summer? Here Are Foods That Cool the Body

Yipee, it’s summer time in the Philippines!

While a vacation is something to smile about, the heat isn’t.

So how do you get active toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age kids to stay cool despite Mr. Sun’s glare? Have them feast on the following foods which are also called “cooling food.”

1. Fruits

1	2	3	4	5
Watermelon	Oranges	Pears	Grapes	Bananas
Melons	Lemons	Peaches	Berries	Dried Fruits
Cantaloupes	Apples	Star Fruits

Column 1	Are made-up of over 90% water; excellent for keeping hydrated
Column 2, 3, 4	Contains antioxidants and water
Column 5	Contains potassium which helps the body regulate fluids lost after sweating

{Easy and fun fruit recipes kids will love: Apples || Bananas || Watermelons}

2. Spices

Mint	Fennel	Cilantro
Tumeric	Basil	Cardamon
Dill	Cumin	Ginger

These are known in ancient China and India as cooling food.

3. Others

Green Leafy Veggies	These have high water content and help release body heat
Spciy Food	Sweating is the body’s way of keeping cool (a pinch of heat, as long as kids can take it, is good)
Coconut Water	Contains electrolytes which hydrates the body
Whole Wheat	Contains magnesium which helps the body keep a more stable temperature

Keep your kids hydrated and happy this summer by giving them meals and snacks that contain lots of the food mention above. Their bodies will thank you for it.

Is there anything missing from the list? Tell us by leaving a comment below.

Oh and remember to forward this to your friends and family so they can keep their kids from overheating during this hot season.

Sources:
Global Healing Center || Daily Mail ||  Food Republic || Green Living || Hub Pages || Delish
Photo:
Creative Common from joanna.ppok