To maintain a good figure, or lose weight in the summer, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that will provide you with the necessary vitamins and minerals.
What foods should be in your summer “diet”?
Berries
Strawberries, raspberries, currants – in summer you can choose what you like best. Antioxidants and other biologically active substances in their composition improve mood and prevent depression, as well as have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair, and nails.
Watermelon
Watermelon is the best product for a snack. This fluid champion will save you not only from dehydration but also from extra pounds. In addition, it contains the pigment lycopene, which protects the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight.
Oranges
In the heat, due to increased sweating, our body loses a lot of potassium. Oranges will help to restore it! Another advantage of this citrus – low calories, which range from 70 to 90 kcal per orange.
Bananas
This tropical fruit contains the harmine alkaloid, which causes a state of euphoria. And vitamin C and potassium help relieve fatigue.
Yogurt
This is light, hearty, and tasty food and you easily can take it with you as a snack. The benefits of yogurt are difficult to overestimate, especially homemade.
Celery and fennel
Due to their diuretic properties, these plants help get rid of excess fluid in the body without the risk of dehydration. The mechanism of their action is simple: special substances stimulate the kidneys, forcing them to “throw out” excess fluid.
Grapefruit
This fruit lowers the level of insulin in the blood, which leads to decreased appetite. If you will eat half a grapefruit or drink 150 grams of grapefruit juice regularly with each meal, you will be able to lose 2 kilograms in 2 weeks.
Avocado
Avocados contain a lot of folic acids, which increases the amount of energy. It also contains copper, iron, sodium, high levels of vitamins A, E, and potassium. It is also an antioxidant more powerful than grapes and an antidepressant more effective than a banana. In addition, this fruit contains vitamins B6 and potassium, which increase libido in men and women.
Green tea
One of the best drinks for the hot summer season. It quenches thirst, protects against various diseases, improves metabolism, and even promotes weight loss!
Ice-cream
In addition to a pleasant coolness, these summer treats will give you a good mood due to the formation of the happiness hormone serotonin. The main thing is not to overeat and to prefer delicacies from natural ingredients.
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