June 02,2022

8 Best Cooling Foods to Reduce Body Heat In This Hot Weather

Extremely hot and unbearable, isn’t it?

If you have been feeling uncomfortable because of the humid weather - feeling fatigue, skin feeling sticky… you are not alone!

To deal with the sweltering heat, it's essential that you stay hydrated through consuming foods that are rich in fluids to reduce body heat naturally.

Here are 8 foods you can order back home and eat to stay cool:

Fresh Fruit Juice

Instead of drinking water, you may crave for some sugary drinks. But here’s a healthier option - fresh fruit juice. Juices contain essential vitamins and minerals and most importantly, it has high fluid content.

A study suggests that orange juice may be more hydrating than water so definitely get fruit juices that contain oranges. I recommend the fresh fruit juices from O'Briens, the Thirst Quencher (Carrot + Cucumber + Orange) to quench your thirst and keep you hydrated.

Herbal Jelly & Watermelon

Herbal Jelly, also known as Gui Ling Gao is a traditional Chinese jelly-like dessert made from various natural herbs. Topped with refreshing watermelon cubes which are high in water content and electrolytes, this Herbal Jelly with Watermelon from JI DE CHI DESSERT is ideal in reducing “heatiness” and rehydrating the body. The sweetness of the watermelon balances the slight bitterness of the herbal jelly, making it a pleasant dessert. Not a fan of watermelon? You can get herbal jelly alone or with other fruits like honeydew!

Peach Gum & White Fungus

Peach gum and white fungus are both cooling ingredients that refreshes and reduces your body heat. They are also full of collagen, beneficial for your skin and for maintaining a youthful appearance. Check out P1 Peach Gum White Fungus Soup from Chow Zan and other snow fungus desserts are available too!

Grass Jelly & Coconut

If you don’t fancy the bitterness in herbal jelly, here’s another option! Similar to herbal jelly, grass jelly also has cooling properties to bring your body heat down. Also, coconut water is now an indispensable drink, widely consumed by Singaporeans who feel warm after getting vaccinated (COVID-19). If you like the texture of the coconut flesh, you should try the C22 Grass Jelly Coconut Strip with Coconut Milk from Chow Zan.

Leafy Green Vegetables

You might feel confused on why vegetables are cooling. That is because these leafy greens have high water content, making sure you are hydrated. This yummy Salad Nicoise from O'Briens has a generous portion of tuna, boiled egg, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes and mixed leaves, making sure there's never a dull experience eating salads! Do check out other salads available in Foodline too!

Yogurt

Be sure to include yogurt in your diet because of the cooling properties it has! This Raspberry Yogurt Cremeux Cup from Duke Bakery consists of chopped fruits mixed with creamy yogurt, comes in 12 cups and it is $66.00 per Set. A perfect midday snack for your family or even your whole company!

Fun fact: Contrary to popular beliefs, eating ice cream on a hot day cools you down temporarily but it will cause you to feel warmer eventually.

Spicy Food

Spicy food?! Unless you want to feel even hotter, it seems outrageous to consume anything spicy on a blistering hot day right? In fact, according to CNA, a component in chili induces your body to sweat and helps you to cool down afterwards. It will be ideal to eat this flavorful Spicy Ma La Steamboat from HOMELYPOT when you are at home. You can choose between 4 set meals and there are 5 other soup bases available too! Foodies will be guaranteed a filling and shiok meal!

Soup

Trust me, I know it does not make sense to drink boiling hot soup on a hot day but hear me out. In Chinese culture, drinking hot soup rejuvenates and increases the body’s blood circulation, leading you to sweat and cool down naturally. This Lotus root, Peanuts with Pork Ribs Soup is light, delicious and nutritious. What’s more, lotus root has cooling properties that help to improve the ‘yin’ while balancing the ‘yang’ in your body. Check out other soups available from Fat Queen Cooks and share it with your family as this soup serves 4 to 5 pax.

Good news! If you dislike going outdoors just to get these cooling foods, you can now order delivery and enjoy them in the comfort of your home.

Look no further! Order NOW to beat the heat!

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Joy Low

Tips / Food Delivery / Ala Carte

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