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Keep hydrated (and stay cool) with water-rich foods

Keep hydrated (and stay cool) with water-rich foods

A look at some of the most water-rich foods that you can eat to keep hydrated and stay cool with this summer

Embracing the heat with a cool, hydrated body

Regardless of whether you're using Celsius or Fahrenheit measurements, one thing is for sure, the heat index temperatures are rising steadily for the months of the summer season and the weather forecast is not showing any sign of things getting cooler any time soon.  Nonetheless, there's not a need to ring the alarm or create a fire drill for because we can all take natural efforts to better keep (calm and) hydrated and stay cool this summer.  In addition to drinking an ample amount of water to fully nourish and hydrate your body on a daily basis, you can also eat specific foods that will help to keep your body cool during times of high heat temperatures.  At the top of the list of the most recommended cooling foods to eat in summer to keep your body cool are what we commonly refer to as water rich foods (and/or foods that are rich and otherwise high in water content). Adding some water-rich foods to your daily diet, especially during the hotter seasons, will work wonders for your body (and mind) by keeping you naturally cool and adequately hydrated, too.  See some of the most popular cooling foods listed below that you can begin to supplement in to your diet every day for their maximum hydrating and cooling powers.

Keep calm and stay cool this summer

Keep calm and stay cool this summer

30 Plant-based foods that you can eat to keep your cool and stay comfy in the summer heat

Cooling foods

Whether you're feeling beach body ready yet or not, the summer like temperatures are beginning to increase for us with record high heat waves on the horizon the coming season.  This summer, you can work to naturally keep your body temperatures as cool as humanly possibly by eating foods that are known to cool the body by hydrating it and flushing heat and toxins from it.  Some of Mother Nature's most popularly known cooling foods are fruits and vegetables but, there are also some good legumes and whole grains that are known to cool the body down, too.

One, Two, Salad

One, Two, Salad

Raw Cucumber Salad with Fresh Avocado and Tomato

The Basics

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 avocado (diced)
1 round tomato (diced)
1 english cucumber (sliced)
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
1/4 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1/4 tablespoon cold pressed olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Mellow Mushroom Stew

Mellow Mushroom Stew

THE BASICS

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 35-45 minutes

  • Servings: 3-5 servings

Ingredients

1 red beet (diced)
1/4 cup diced red beet greens
1 garlic clove (finely chopped and diced)
1/2 cup red chard (diced)
1/2 cup navy beans (pre-soaked in water for at least 10 hours and drained)
1 large tomato (sliced into about 8 pieces)
5 portobello mushrooms (sliced)
4 cups natural spring water
2 tablespoons miso paste
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Turm Yum Miso Soup

Turmeric Yellow, Red & Green Miso Soup with Okra Recipe

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The Basics

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 2-3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 round tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium red potato cut into 8-10 cubes
  • 8 okra pieces sliced up
  • 4 cups natural spring water
  • 1/4 tbsp sea salt

Directions

  1. Turn the stove to medium heat and set the pot with the coconut oil, olive oil and diced onion and tomatoes on top for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.  Stir around to heat all up evenly.
  2. Add a few drops of water and put in the miso and the okra pieces along with the black pepper, the cayenne pepper and the turmeric. Cook all on medium-low for about 2 minutes then add the potatoes and the rest of the water.  Stir around evenly, set heat to LOW and close pot for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Open pot and stir around evenly then close pot again for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. Re-open pot and stir around evenly then take one piece of POTATO out to test for readiness.  Close pot again after for another 3-7 minutes depending on stove level and/or how ready the potatoes are.
  5. Once potatoes are fully cooked and soft to-the-touch, turn heat off and get a Serving spoon.
  6. Sprinkle sea salt to taste on top of your favorite bowl (or cup) and sip sip sip.

Extras!

For a little more spice and flavor, consider adding a diced hot pepper like jalapeno or chili pepper (or your favorite pepper that you'd like to try and compliment this dish with).  Enjoy <3 

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¡Holy Guacamole!

8-Step Heavenly Guacamole Recipe for You and Yours

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The Basics

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Setting Time: 15-30 minutes 
  • Servings: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Avocados (soft and ready to be had)
  • 1 Yellow Onion (medium size, diced)
  • 1 Tomato (small-to-medium size, diced)
  • 1 Jalapeno (medium size, chopped finely)
  • 1 Cup Cilantro (chopped finely)
  • 1 Lime (medium size)
  • 1/3 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Directions

  1. Slice up and spoon out the avocado meat into a big bowl
  2. Chop up yellow onion and add to the bowl
  3. Chop up tomato and add to the bowl
  4. Chop up the jalapeno finely and add to the bowl
  5. Chop up cilantro finely and add to the bowl
  6. Slice lime into 2-4 pieces and squeeze juice all over the ingredients in the bowl
  7. Mix & stir all around evenly and COVER with a plate to let marinate for at least 15 minutes
  8. Sprinkle sea salt to taste, stir around then enjoy ;)