15 Best Summer Foods To Beat the Heat in the UAE
Keep yourself cool, hydrated, and refreshed during these sweltering summer months with Mediclinic's food guide!
4 July 2023
Clarice
Being well-hydrated is vital for good health.
When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink and eat is important.
Consuming water is necessary to keep the body’s systems functioning properly. The fluid requirements of our body are higher during summer months to counteract warmer temperatures and higher humidity.
"As a rule of thumb, we have to drink eight glasses of water per day and experts even recommend more. This seems to be an overwhelming task for most of us," said Amera Marian Varghese, Clinical Dietician at Mediclinic Welcare Hospital in Dubai.
So here is the good news! You don’t have to drink all that water, you can also quench that thirst by eating some of the hugely hydrated fruits and vegetables this summer season.
Check out the list of foods you can eat to keep yourself cool during the great UAE summer:
1. Cucumber
Water content 96.7%
2. Iceberg Lettuce
Water content 95.6%
3. Celery
Water content 95.4%
4. Radishes
Water content 95.3%
5. Tomatoes
Water content 94.5%
6. Green Peppers
Water content 93.9%
7. Cauliflower
Water content 92.1%
8. Cantaloupe
Water content 90.2%
9. Spinach
Water content 91.4%
10. Star Fruit
Water content 91.4%
11. Strawberries
Water content 91.0%
12. Broccoli
Water content 90.7%
13. Grapefruit
Water content 90.5%
14. Baby Carrots
Water content 90.4%
15. Watermelon
Water content 91.5%
Other foods to eat during summer
Yoghurt and coconut water are super healthy with loads of nutrients and also help you to keep well hydrated.
Not a fan of plain water? Add flavours to your water to make water more interesting. Get creative and try mixing things up by infusing with fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs. When exercising in the summer heat, it’s especially important to stay hydrated. You need to consume water to replace the fluids lost during physical activity. A good rule of thumb is to drink water before, during and after exercise.
If you need any other advice, please contact below to book an appointment with Amera Varghese, Clinical Dietitian at Mediclinic Welcare Hospital.
Amera Varghese
Clinical Dietitian
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
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