Day by day, the temperature is soaring, and from now makes us feel like fierce summer days have come before the actual summer season is coming. People can predict what the temperature will be during the peak summer months, especially in the month of May. At this time every year, the government declared summer vacations for all the schools. But children are always active. Even in the peak summertime, they don’t want to take rest or prefer to stay inside their homes. So it becomes a cause of worry for the mothers.
As mothers want to take proper care of their children, they need to give or prepare food that keeps their children hydrated. No doubt drinking a lot of water keeps them hydrated, but it is not enough. They need some other vitamins and fibre-enriched drinks.
Presenting a list of some best-hydrated food for summer that will keep your child hydrated. Let’s read them one by one.
Sweet Lassi
Lassi is a very popular and favourite dessert of many Indians. It is actually a regional name for buttermilk. It is basically made with a blend of yogurt, water, little spices, and sometimes fruits. It acts as a great coolant.
Mango Panna
It is also popularly known as aam panna. It acts as a sweet-tart summer coolant. During the hot summers, it keeps the body refreshed and rehydrated. It is made from unripe green mangoes. There are many aam panna recipes available online to learn.
Pakhala (Water rice)
It is a famous traditional odia cuisine consumed mostly during the summer season. It is made by pouring water on cooked rice and leaving it for some time to become lightly fermented.
Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best and easily available seasonal fruits. It contains 90% water along with some vital nutrients. You can take it by adding a little chaat masala or a pinch of rock salt. You can also make ice popsicles for the children.
Cucumber
Cucumber is one of the best-hydrated foods. It contains 96% of water. It is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.
Muskmelon
Muskmelon is a refreshing snack for the summer. It comes in line next to the watermelon. It is rich in potassium, which rejuvenates the lost hydration. It is an excellent fruit with mild sugar.
Lemon
Lemon is a plentiful source of vitamin C. It contains 96% water. It is a great summer coolant. It helps in digestion and strengthens immunity.
Pineapple
Pineapple is a good source of beta-carotene and vitamin c. It holds 87% water. Its’ fiber keeps the digestive system of the child healthy.
Tender coconut
A tender coconut contains 94% water. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes and other essential minerals that maintain your body’s water balance.
Lychee
Lychee is an excellent immunity booster and keeps the body hydrated. It consists of 90% water. It is one of the awesome cooling foods for the summer.
Strawberries
Strawberry is one of the favourite fruit of children. It is also a very high water-content fruit and is rich in vitamins B and C.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane helps to cool down the body during high summer. It contains a large amount of glucose and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and potassium, which help in strengthening the bones of children.
