Cooling Foods For Summer - With Recipes + Our Ice Cream Picks
Stay cool this summer with these foods and ice cream suggestions!
Happy Friday! Today we are taking a look at cooling foods that can help you stay comfortable when the temperature rises. Check them out, and try the recipes! We also present our ice cream picks - something we are both passionate about!
And if you missed any posts this week, we covered Dr. Weil’s take on seafood (including the fish he recommends when it comes to mercury); Diana listed some nutrients that moms need; and we gave an in-depth run-down on coffee, including our takes on various kinds and whether drinking it on an empty stomach is a bad thing to do for your hormones.
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Ice Cream Picks
Today’s recommendations revolve around ice cream - a favorite treat we both love. Enjoy!
Straus Ice Cream. Someone recently asked me for my health advice for each decade. My recommendation for anyone 80+ is to eat more ice cream! I personally love Straus Ice Cream. Their products are organic and contain no additives. - Dr. Weil
Talenti Gelato and Sorbet. Ice cream has been a major craving while pregnant. I see no issue with eating ice cream! Just be mindful that it’s a treat, and try to keep portion sizes in check. I personally love Talenti gelato and sorbet. - Diana
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. This is the ice cream maker we have, and it’s great! We have a blast playing around with different flavors. Lately, we’ve been really loving making matcha ice cream. - Diana
Ninja Ice Cream Maker. And we both use this too - this ice cream maker is a great way to make your own good-quality ice cream! Dr. Weil likes to use his homemade cashew milk as a base, while Diana enjoys more traditional ice cream made with organic milk. - Dr. Weil and Diana
Food As Medicine: 5 Cooling Foods For Hot Weather
In hot weather, your body tends to feel best with foods that are high in water, lightly prepared (or raw), and less heavy or greasy. Certain foods can feel naturally cooling, either because of their high water content, lightness, or traditional use in warm-weather eating patterns. Here are some refreshing, “cooling” options to lean into during the summer - along with recipes!
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Hydrating fruits. These are high in water and tend to feel light and refreshing:
Watermelon
Cucumber
Strawberries
Citrus (oranges, grapefruit)
Pineapple
Recipe: Papaya and Cucumber Salad
Crisp, water-rich vegetables. Great for salads or simple snacks - they help you stay hydrated without feeling heavy:
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