Summer Snacks!

This coming summer, the heat is meant to set in. Keeping cool is definitely one of the struggles, particularly living in the north-western suburbs of Sydney. I am going to create a list of foods that will assist you in keeping cool and staying healthy (for the most part.)

Fruit:

Mangoes – These fabulous fruits are surprisingly coming into season nice and early. They have been available at Woolworths and Coles for weeks already and its only spring! They are in season, fresh and are guaranteed to keep you nice and cool while maintaining a healthy diet. They are available for approximately $2.90 each.

Nectarines & Peaches – These are both summer fruits that are taking a little longer to ripen and be more available and accessible on local supermarket shelves. However, when these fruits are in season they are a perfect addition to your summer diet. 

Some other options of fruit that have a high water content which are guaranteed  to keep you cool include: Watermelon, Cucumber, Apples, Grapefruits and strawberries - all of which contain a 90% water content. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/stay-hydrated-this-summer-by-eating-these-foods/

To further the fruit theme, smoothies can be made from fresh fruit by adding either:

Milk, water and/or ice. It is a great, healthy way to cool down.

Ice blocks: 

Whether they be homemade or store bought, ice blocks are a perfect way to cool down in the hot summer heat. I would recommend water based ice blocks like ‘Super dupers” that take 24hrs to freeze but are a quick and easy snack. They can be bought at Coles for $5.79 for a pack of 24.

Salads:

Fresh salads are a great meal accompaniment that can keep you cool and maintain a healthy diet. You can be premade salads from Coles with options such as;

- Caesar Salad

- Asian Salad

- Garden Salad

Alternatively you can collect fresh ingredients to create your own.

There are many other options to keep cool, however these are just a few suggestions.