Summer eating: eat healthily and cool off!
27 de August, 2020
The season of blue skies, swimming pool parties and walks by the sea. Warm evenings that call for music and entertainment and afternoon naps, that feeling of a full belly from lunch is special at this time of year! We know that, with so much fun, it’s easy to neglect your diet in summer, so we’ve put together 6 foods that you really must eat!
We know it’s not easy to adapt our routines to the season we’re in. After all, even during our well-deserved vacations, we don’t always have time to change our habits so that our bodies are in perfect communion with the outside world. Even so, it’s important that we make an effort to stay healthy and give our bodies what they need. In today’s article, we bring you 6 foods that you can easily adapt to your snacks and meals. Include them in your summer diet so that you stay hydrated all day long and, above all, healthy!
- Cowpeas, less is more!
Cowpeas may be the most discreet of beans, but believe me, their benefits will be obvious as soon as you include them in your diet! This legume is light and full of protein, which makes it perfect for warmer days. And when served cold, it’s delicious! Easy to prepare and cook, cowpeas are rich in fiber and minerals, giving you the energy you need to enjoy your summer days while staying on track! - Blackberries and raspberries, add some color to your summer diet!
If there’s one color that belongs to summer, it’s red – after all, there’s a reason why many of the foods found in nature during the hot season are red! Red fruits, such as blackberries and raspberries, are rich in anthocyanins, which means they have the ability to lower blood pressure and reduce our body temperature. Easy to transport, these are the perfect foods to take with you, whether it’s to work or for a day at the beach! - Watermelon and cantaloupe, no more water!
If it’s important to drink water all year round, in summer it really becomes indispensable and must be reinforced! We know that, for some of us, drinking water can be tedious, so we’ve come up with two fruits that bring us water in a more fun and tasty way! Melon and watermelon are mostly made up of water and help us recover fiber and minerals that we lose when we sweat! If you want something truly refreshing for your summer diet, these are your best bets! - Corn, the cereal of the season!
You don’t have to give up your cereals to protect yourself from the heat! This summer, corn will be your best friend: light and fresh, it is immensely rich in minerals and vitamins, helping to regulate digestion and has a great diuretic effect! - Radish, a detox bomb!
Radish is a root composed of more than 90% water, which makes it ideal for summer consumption. Try adding this powerful detoxifier to your salads. Yes, you can eat it raw! So if you’re looking for a snack to stave off hunger, this is an excellent option. Don’t hesitate to include it in your summer diet! - Spicy food, the secret of summer!
We never end an article without surprising you, and today we’ve left the best for last. It may sound strange, but spicy foods will help you endure the hottest days. Peppers are a great example, as they stimulate perspiration and lower your body temperature. If you’re desperate for an endlessly hot day, make use of this secret!
The best part? All these foods are very easy to find, both in supermarkets and restaurants! Use your Euroticket Refeição to stay hydrated and explore all the recipes and establishments that can refresh you on the hottest days. Are you on vacation and don’t know your way around? Everything you need is in your hands! Use geolocation in your APP or on the MyEdenred Portal and set off to discover the best summer food! In the meantime, don’t neglect your water intake!
Starting from July 2023, the Euroticket Refeição benefit has been renamed Edenred Refeição.