12 Best And Worst Summer Foods

Summer is that special season of the year when you have a huge choice of fruits and veggies to eat healthy every day, but there are also things like ice cream sandwiches, sweet drinks packed with sugar and calories, and a bunch of other staple summer foods you should avoid at all costs. This is the time to reconsider your diet, experiments with smoothies, create mouth-watering fruit bowls, and simply enjoy all the vitamins and nutrients that go with fresh summer produce. Here are 12 best and worst summer foods.

Best: Mango

Mango is generally considered the King of Fruits and for a reason! Mango is pulpy, sweet, refreshing, a bit tangy. It creates a perfect base for cooling summer drinks and desserts that taste like heaven. Apart from that, mangoes aid in digestion, boost immunity due to Vitamin C, promote eye health as well as gut health.

Worst: Snow Cones

Eating a slushy snow cone might seem like a good idea on a hot summer day, but believe when we say that you don’t want to go anywhere near this summer treat. Snow cones are made of corn syrup, a bunch of sugars, and shaved ice. There’s nothing good in them whatsoever! Instead opt for a popsicle made out of actual fruit juice.

Best: Watermelon

Watermelon is yet another perfect summer fruit that is a powerful antioxidant and can be turned into a variety of yummy goodies like fruity popsicles or cooling watermelon ice cubes. It is the only fruit that will restore your water balance and hydrate every part of your body. It’s like water, only tastier!

Worst: Hot Dogs

According to the World Health Organization, processed meats like the ones you have in hot dogs are as dangerous to your health as asbestos and tobacco. Studies reveal a that compounds found in sausage casing cause colorectal cancer. A sandwich with a chicken breast will be a much safer option!