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Vegetables to Consume During Summer


Top 10 Vegetables You Must Eat in Summer Season
Summer is the season where one has to keep themselves fit, hydrated and healthy. We get energy from the food we eat and the nutrients we consume. It is important to eat vegetables for being healthy and hydrated. Some of the vegetables which are ideal to be consumed during the summer season are. 

1. Cucumber 

Top 10 Vegetables You Must Eat in Summer Season
Cucumber is versatile as well as nutritious. It is consumed as a beverage and salad. Some of the cucumber varieties are present in rasam. It has high water content and Vitamin K, C and antioxidants. It has 96% of water and keeps an individual hydrated. 

2. Tomatoes 

Top 10 Vegetables You Must Eat in Summer Season
Tomatoes are a common vegetable in India. Despite the identity crisis, it is an important part of Indian diet. It is consumed as sauce, curry, juice and salad. It is best in coping with the summer heat. It has lycopene, Vitamin C and K, calcium, potassium and 96% water. 

3. Bottle Gourd

Bottle Gourd
It is a vegetable known for its nutritional content and taste. It can be placed in the fridge for a long time and used as a vegetable in curries. It has calcium and high water content. It treats cholesterol, blood sugar and stomach issues. 

4. Green Beans 

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Green Beans can be steamed, stir-fried or eaten raw. It is good for weight loss due to fewer calories. It is grown for the whole year and is available in the Indian market. It is light, rich in fiber and improves digestion. It has nutrients like zinc, iron, protein, antioxidants and Vitamin K for healthy bones. 

5. Peppers 

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There are different types of capsicums in peppers which are green, red and yellow. They spice up your food with health benefits. Peppers have antioxidants and vitamins. There is capsaicin chemical in peppers which gives it different and spicy flavor. The chemical helps in improving digestion, relieves pain, boosts metabolism and helps in weight loss. 

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Thus, we see that the above-mentioned vegetables can help in coping with summer along with other vegetables like carrot, brinjal, pumpkin and bitter gourd among others.

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