This information is from a book I have. It is information on the type of foods that are good to eat for the summer diet. Basically, we want to eat foods that cool our bodies. "Many endurance athletes eat lots of bananas during competition to replenish the potassium needed to maintain a proper electrolyte and fluid balance. However, bananas increase heat in the body. The resulting increased heat cancels out the effect of increasing potassium intake. Pomegranate juice, on the other hand, is loaded with potassium and is one of the most cooling foods nature has to offer," (Body Mind and Sport).
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Foods to Favor in the Summer...cooling foodsIn General:
- Favor cool foods and drinks, especially in hot weather. Choose foods that are sweet, and bitter.
- Salads are excellent, especially in the summer.
Dairy: Favor milk, butter. Ice cream is acceptable, and egg whites too.
Fruits: sweet fruits such as grapes, avocados, cherries, melons, mangoes, pomegranates, and coconut, as well as sweet, fully ripened plums, pineapples, and oranges
Vegetables: Asparagus, cucumbers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, celery, green beans, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, zucchini, sweet peppers, okra, peas, sprouts
Nuts: Coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
Oils: Coconut, olive, and sunflower are the best. Soy is acceptable.
Sweeteners: All sweeteners are acceptable except honey and molasses.
Beans: Chickpeas, mung beans, tofu and other soybean products are acceptable
Meat and Fish: Chicken, turkey, shrimp, and pheasant are acceptable in small amounts.
