Summer is here, and it feels like the sun has decided to make our lives hell by beating down as harshly as possible. Ignoring the sun and going on with your life can potentially do more harm than good. Here are some simple hacks to fight the heat from the inside and stay cool through the summer.

Eating curd will not only cool your body but also be as delicious as you want it to be. Want something spicy? Make yourself some buttermilk. Want something sweet? Lassi is the way to go. Being low on calories you can simply add some fruits to your curd for an instant healthy snack.

A watermelon is made up of 91.45% water and being a mere fifty calories per serving is full of antioxidants, a watermelon fulfils your body’s water requirements and produces a wonderful cooling effect. If you want something even lighter, you can sip on coconut water and get similar benefits. Coconut water has essential, vitamins and nutrients that keep your body cool and healthy. The refreshing drink also fights against indigestion and constipation, cleaning out your organs and keeping you healthy to fight this heat.

Though you may be dreaming of potato chips, the summer is the perfect time to snack on cucumber. This crunchy veggie is great at helping you stay incredibly hydrated. Pineapple is another low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber and is super versatile. You can use it on top of your pizza, turn into a glass to hold your drinks, and even bake into a cake. Eating pineapples regularly gives you clear skin, a healthy complexion, fights ageing, reduces bloating and barely adds on calories.

Zucchini is also popularly known as the summer squash. This veggie contains vitamin C, manganese and is a great source of phytonutrients. These minerals can help protect your body and fight against free radicals.

To truly keep your body temperature in check it is important that you take note of what you put inside your body. Staying hydrated can be as simple as regularly drinking water and thus keep you from losing too much energy. While the globe gets warmer, your body has its own methods of keeping you at a reasonable temperature and allowing your body to adapt. Stay healthy and safe this summer by eating right and drinking water regularly.