INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
As the temperatures continue to soar, we are sure most of us have started missing the winters already
But is it all that bad We don't think so
Especially for those looking to lose weight, summers may prove to be the best season
Why you ask The plethora of low calorie summer foods, a higher metabolic rate and a range of summer workouts, could prve rather effective in
Nimbu paaniSummers without a glass of chilled nimbu paani Tough to imagine right The fact that it is the easiest to make, that too with bare
minimum ingredients, plays its role too in its massive popularity
Squeeze a fresh lime in chilled glass of water, add to it a spoonful of sugar or salt and voila you have for yourself one of the ultimate
Lemon water can help you shed those extra kilos, due to its richness in pectin fibre
This fibre helps you to feel full for a longer period of time
WatermelonWatermelons are extremely low on calories
You would be surprised to know that 100 grams of watermelon contains only 30 calories and 0 percent saturated fats
92 percent of watermelon weight is just water
The decent amount of fibre content of water melon also helps aid weight loss
Fibre takes time to digest, which means it stays in your system for long, and gives you a feeling of fullness
For that matter all summer melons(Read: muskmelon, honeydew) being delicious thirst quenchers, are also low in calories and hence are great
for your summer weight loss plan.3
Summer VeggiesConsultant nutritionist Dr
Rupali Dutta says, says that summer vegetables are low in calories and hence, including more of them in your daily diet will help you lose
Vegetables like cucumber, bottle gourd or lauki, eggplant or brinjal and bitter gourd are all foods that are very healthy and can promote
Eat More ProbioticsIndians eat a lot of curd during the summers, in the form of lassi and chhaas, which is great to promote digestive health
A troubled digestion can hinder weight loss in a big way
Make sure you include a lot of probiotics in your diet to keep your digestive system healthy during the summers.Summer Workouts For Weight
SwimmingBesides being an excellent stress buster, swimming can prove to an effective workout to lose weight
Did you know water is much heavier than air and that means much more resistance while working out
It aides blood circulation, builds stamina and helps you lose weight, all while staying cool
SurfingSurfing is a great way of building endurance and you may burn anything between 500 to 800 calories in an hour while surfing3
CyclingCycling helps in pumping of heart and lungs which aids in weight loss
Any person having issues regarding knees can opt for cycling for weight loss.Make sure you carry enough water with you, when planning to hit
