With the temperature exceeding 40 degrees, we tend to indulge in multiple practices to keep our bodies cool and hydrated. We overlook the most crucial aspect, while trying to maintain a certain body temperature. It’s the meal we consume daily. Most foods can produce heat in the body. The foods which require more time to digest need more energy to stimulate the process, further producing heat in our body. Well, fret not. Here we have brought you a compiled list of food items that should be avoided in the summer season.
Spinach
Although the ‘healthiest food in the world’, the leafy green vegetable is meant to be eaten during winter for metabolism boosting properties, which further results in more production of heat.
Peanuts
Peanuts, just like spinach, speed up metabolism if consumed in excessive amounts. Additionally, they increase blood circulation, hence making you feel hotter this summer.
Brown rice
Made up of complex carbohydrates, brown rice is not a food item that one should consume in summer. The long duration it takes for digestion is why it is not an ideal summer food. You can go for white bread and pasta as they are simpler carbs.
Mangoes
It may sound disheartening but the ‘king of fruits’ actually increases body heat and is even known to cause acne. It is better to avoid mango in the scorching summer to keep your body cool.
