Eating the right foods & following the right kind of diet can help you stay away from summer-related health problems such as acne, acidity, bloating etc. Pooja Bhargava, Health Coach & Fitness Trainer suggests 5 healthy foods you should add to your daily diet this summer!

Lime & Mint Infused Water

There is no better way to cleanse your body than with a glass of healthy & refreshing lime & mint infused water! One of the major benefits of drinking infused water is that it keeps you hydrated, supplies your body with natural electrolytes & aids quick weight loss!

How to prepare:

• To 1 jug of water add 4 slices of lime
• Add 4-5 cut mint leaves
• Add 1 broken stick of cinnamon
• Place in the fridge for 2 hours
• Drink whenever you feel thirsty

 Green Cleanser

What’s the easiest way to get healthy, glowing, acne-free skin this summer? The answer is simple! Load up on your greens!

• In a blender add 10 spinach leaves
• Add 1 cup water
• Add ½ cup diced celery
• Blend well
• Pour into a glass & drink fresh!

 Peach Iced Tea

Peaches are loaded with dietary fiber & essential vitamins which help improve skin health, protect against cancer & also boost heart health

How to prepare:

• In a pan boil 2 cups water
• Add 2 sliced whole peaches
• Add 6-7 mint leaves
• Remove from heat & strain
• Pour into a large jug
• Add 2-3 tbsp honey
• Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours

Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera juice keeps the body well hydrates, provides quick relief from heartburn and improves digestion. Drink a glass of this wonder juice daily, on an empty stomach to enjoy good skin health and quick and natural weight loss.

• In a blender add 1 cup Aloe Vera juice
• Add 2 tbsp honey
• Add ½ cup water
• Blend the ingredients together
• Drink 1 glass every morning

Exercise your way to good health while enjoying a ton of amazing health benefits in the bargain, with these 4 simple and easy-to-perform exercise!

Cardio

Running, jogging and even cycling are wonderful cardio exercises which have a ton of health benefits to offer such as natural weight loss and improved heart health. Cardio exercise is also known to reduce one’s risk of suffering from a heart attack, lower cholesterol levels naturally and increase lung capacity.

Benefits of cardio:

• Burns away body fat
• Reduces risk of heart attack
• Lowers cholesterol levels
• Increases lung capacity

Pilates

Pilates are a fun & effective way to tone your muscles &shed off those extra kilos! It helps increase flexibility, promotes natural weight loss and can also help get rid of body aches and back pain. Indulge in at least 30 minutes of pilates exercise at least 2-3 times a week to enjoy these amazing health benefits!

Benefits of Pilates:

• Eases back pain
• Increases flexibility
• Improves posture
• Promotes natural weight loss

Breathing Exercise

Sitkari Pranayama helps cool down your entire body, soothes frayed nerves & helps you deal better with anxiety & stress. Perform this breathing exercise at least 1-2 times a day to de-stress yourself & stay cool during the summer.

How to Perform SITKARI

• Sit with your eyes closed
• Press your upper & lower teeth together
• Sperate your lips
• Inhale through the gaps in your teeth
• Focus on the hissing sound
• Close your mouth & exhale through your nose
• Repeat 10-15 times

Simply following a weight loss diet will not make you healthy. Only the right diet coupled with the right lifestyle habits can help you lose weight and achieve your health goals!

Be Water Baby!

Water is the original no-calorie drink! It can help curb hunger pangs and keep you feeling full for a longer period. It also lubricates the joints, eases body pain and boosts cell repair. Drink up on 8-10 glasses of water daily to stay well-hydrated during the summer and in turn enjoy these amazing health benefits.

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Kidneys play an important role in eliminating waste and toxins from our body. They are essential for the proper functioning of our body. Thus, it is important that we take the necessary measures to keep our kidneys healthy and help them function properly. Consume foods such as cauliflower, cabbage, radish, pineapple, and black grapes daily. Also, cook your food in olive oil and switch to some natural seasoning like garlic and onion instead of salt.

Get Spicy

Black pepper helps the body secrete more hydrochloric acid, which in turn quickens up the digestion process, boosts metabolism and burns away belly fat. Add this wonder spice to your daily diet to enjoy its numerous health and weight loss benefits. Drink 1 glass of warm water with ½ tsp crushed black pepper powder and 1 tsp lime juice every morning to naturally get rid of belly fat.

Snack Healthy

Dry fruits help boost metabolism levels naturally and help the body burn away calories much faster. Dates, almonds, and, walnuts are loaded with fiber which helps you feeling for longer and in turn prevent you from overeating. So, if you are looking for a post workout snack to boost your energy levels or a healthy mid-day snack option, load up on a handful of dry fruits and enjoy the health benefits they have to offer.

An occasional day of eating out or consuming junk food is completely all right. But don’t make eating unhealthy a part of your daily diet. Instead, prioritize eating healthy and follow these healthy habits daily and soon you will begin to reap the benefits of natural weight loss and protection from sickness and disease