Summer starts this Friday (22nd) and besides the beach, pool, sun, shade and fresh water, we need to pay special attention to our diet. Since we need to hydrate and refresh ourselves frequently, expanding our recipe menu for this time of year is essential.

With this in mind, No date Read more has prepared a special list with some essential fruits, drinks and recipes to help you stay cool in the summer. Additionally, some foods are foundational and need to be taken into account throughout the season, such as carrots.

Healthy and refreshing dishes ideal for seasonal consumption. Photo: Freepik/Reproduction/ND.

Recipes to cool down in the heat

Hydrating your body frequently is very important to stay healthy and avoid problems. Therefore, some options come to the fore: natural juices, coconut water, acai bowl, salads, popsicles and iced tea. Also, we can’t forget to talk about water, which should be a priority throughout the day.

Orange forest

Moving on to the recipes, let’s start with a super refreshing drink called Laranja da Mata. It’s made with crushed ice, the juice of two oranges and half a lemon, two orange slices and acai energy drink. Watch the preparation below:

strawberry smoothie

Smoothies have become a Brazilian summer classic; after all, who doesn’t love to eat something cold and creamy? This time we will use two cups of frozen strawberries. 100 ml coconut water and a serving of vanilla flavored whey protein or milk powder.

To prepare it, you will need to grind everything in a blender for up to one minute at maximum power of the device. Watch in full:

Fruit popsicle

Combining healthy foods (fruits) with the taste and fresh feel of popsicles is a masterstroke for summer. For this you will need disposable cups, fruit of your choice, yogurt and popsicle sticks. See how to prepare this delicacy:

Refreshing juice

Juices occupy a leading position in the ranking of refreshing drinks, especially if they are made naturally and from excellent ingredients. One option is to use orange juice with passion fruit, ginger, honey and mint.

To do this, you will need to mix orange juice with one and a half pieces of passion fruit, as well as ginger and honey in a blender. The juice can then be served in glasses with ice, add a little passion fruit juice and garnish with mint leaves. Check:

What products are needed in summer?

The highest temperatures of the season require, for example, the consumption of lighter foods that are easily absorbed by the body and rich in vitamins and water. Therefore, it is extremely important to use healthy ingredients for cooking and also consume these recipes every 3 hours to replenish your energy.

A pineapple

Pineapple is a refreshing and delicious fruit that will definitely help you lower your body temperature as it is a good source of vitamins and water. In addition to maintaining balance in the body, it can strengthen the immune system and avoid flu and colds while on vacation.

Orange

Another irreplaceable fruit at this time of year is orange. Rich in vitamin C, it also helps strengthen the immune system, has a certain juiciness and is easily incorporated into many recipes.

Oranges help absorb iron and are rich in vitamins. Photo: Freepik/Reproduction/ND.

Carrot

In addition to being healthy, carrots help your tan last longer, making it more natural and protecting your skin. Another benefit of this food is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the body.

Fish

Fish such as tilapia, salmon, sardines, tuna and cod are excellent sources of protein for the body and are light. In addition, fish is a good source of healthy fats such as omega-3s, which are essential for the central nervous system and heart.

Egg

To avoid excessive consumption of meat, heavier foods, eggs are essential in summer as they help maintain protein intake.