10 antioxidant foods for summer

Hot weather is here, and nutrition is essential for withstanding high temperatures and getting the right supply of nutrients.

NefroCenter shows you the healthiest foods of the summer. From the best known to the lesser known, they are recommended for when the big heat arrives.

1. ZUCCHINI – They have anti-inflammatory and purifying properties. Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals. Zucchini can be enjoyed in many ways, in both hot and cold dishes.
2. PEACHES – They are one of the best-loved fruits of the warm season. They contain vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Not everyone knows, however, that they are a true natural thirst quencher, because they are 85% water.
3. CUCUMBER – Another thirst-quenching food. It is 96% water. They have purifying and soothing qualities for the skin. Cucumbers contain iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.
4. YOGURT – It is the favorite food for the intestine and the immune system thanks to its probiotic properties. It is very low in fat, light, and also pleasant to eat.
5. WATERMELON – When you think of watermelon, it is inevitable to associate it with summer. Heat and free radicals are fought with watermelon, which is rich in water, antioxidants, and carotenoids.
6. CARROTS – They promote tanning and are a boon for the skin and eyes thanks to their concentration of beta-carotene.
7. TOMATOES – Rich in lycopene, which makes them so red, they are among the great allies against free radicals. Antioxidants by nature.
8. HERBAL TEAS – To be drunk cold or at room temperature in summer, coriander and anise herbal teas are the ones recommended for summer. Both are purifying and refreshing.
9. CHERRIES – A natural detox effect for those who love this fruit, which is rich in vitamin A.
10. TAHINI – If you are looking for an ideal summer food, there is tahini, a food made from sesame seeds, well known to anyone who has been to Greece. It contains calcium, vitamin B, selenium, iron, and magnesium. And sesame itself, from which it comes, fights free radicals.

NefroCenter has always recommended a proper diet rich in natural products. Facing the summer with the help of antioxidant foods as well is the best way to fight the heat. Prevention starts at the table.