The need to prioritize your holistic well-being is of paramount importance given the soaring and record-shattering high temperatures this year. With the #HealthySummerWithActivLiving campaign, we urge you to adhere to a balanced diet, focus on your fitness, and be of sound mind to lead a healthy lifestyle.

The sweltering heat and intense humidity are getting to everyone. Your internal body temperature tends to increase on peak summer days. Therefore, it is essential to consume body-cooling foods. Regardless of how well you keep your body hydrated, a short stroll in the sun can take its toll, leading to a heat stroke or sunburn.

Try these 2 summer special recipes to keep you cool and nourished this season by Neha Ranglani, an integrative nutritionist and health coach.

Raw mango cold salad

Raw mangoes are a powerhouse of calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, antioxidants, and fiber. Rich in vitamins A, C, K, and B6, they improve your hormonal system and prevent dehydration by replenishing the reserves of sodium chloride and detoxifying your liver.

Ingredients:

1 raw mango, grated

1 carrot, grated

1 cucumber, chopped

½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

5-6 mint leaves

For the dressing:

2-tablespoon soya sauce

½-tablespoon lemon juice

2-tablespoon jaggery syrup boiled with water

A pinch of pink salt

Some red chili flakes

2 tablespoon roasted watermelon seeds

2 tablespoon crushed and roasted peanuts

Method:

Mix the 4 vegetables in a bowl, add some torn mint leaves, and keep it aside.
For the dressing, add all the ingredients and give it a good mix.
Mix the dressing with the salad and toss it properly.

Fennel cooler

Fennel, popularly known as saunf is great body-cooling food. When you add black raisins to it, you get a drink appropriate for humid days. It not only provides a cooling sensation from the inside but also raises hemoglobin and improves immunity. When regularly consumed, it reduces flatulence and bloating.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of fennel seeds

8-10 soaked black raisins

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

1-2 tablespoon jaggery syrup

1 glass of cold water

Method:

Add all the ingredients to make a smooth paste in a mixture grinder.
Pour it into a glass and serve.

Add electrolytes to ensure proper hydration and fluid balance in your system. The above-mentioned nourishing recipes serve this purpose to the full extent.

Beat the summer heat with the #HealthySummerWithActivLiving campaign. For more information on lifestyle and mindfulness, visit the Activ Living page.