p16.1 - 5 things to eat in summer

There are some foods that can help lower your body temperature. Naturally, those are foods that one would likely choose when the temperature rises in the summer months. Eating foods with a high water content; like watermelon, different types of berries, and cucumber, help replenish your body's hydration level. Another food to incorporate into your summer menu is mint. The burst of cool, tingling freshness can fool your brain into your whole body feeling cooler. Lastly, try eating something spicy to trigger a sweat response. The sweating will cool help cool your body.