6 seeds that can help in cooling the body in summers

The scorching sun in the summer season leaves no stone unturned to spoil the health. Sometimes dizziness starts in the sun and sometimes there are problems like vomiting and nervousness due to sunstroke. In such a situation, efforts are made to include such things in the diet which cool the body and protect it from heat stroke. You will be surprised to know that the Indian kitchen is equipped with all kinds of ingredients that can help in coping with all the seasons very easily. Here is a list of seeds that not only protects the body from dehydration but keeps away the risk of heat stroke as well. Read more to find out about these seeds. (Images courtesy: iStock)

Cardamom seeds are eaten for digestion, heartburn, to relax the body and also when feeling nauseous. Cardamom seeds are also used for freshness of the mouth. The body feels cool even after making tea from these seeds in hot water. Especially they can be put in making iced tea.

Cumin seeds prove effective in keeping the body cool. It is also easy to consume these seeds. You can put them in vegetables or pulses etc. or you can make cumin water and drink it. To make cumin water, soak cumin seeds in a glass of water and after some time filter it and drink this water.

Also known as Sabja, these seeds can be eaten to reduce body temperature and cool the stomach. Vegetables can also be eaten by adding them to smoothies, shakes and falooda.

Fennel seeds are given a lot after meals in hotels etc. This is because the consumption of Fennel Seeds also gives coolness to the body and is effective in keeping stomach problems at bay. These seeds can also be eaten plain and soaking them in water also gives benefits.

Fenugreek Seeds, rich in medicinal properties, are very good to eat in summer. These seeds do not allow the body temperature to rise excessively. Soak fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight and filter and drink it the next morning. This water can also be drunk after heating it slightly.

Coriander seeds can be consumed to get coolness by removing toxins from the body. You can drink these seeds by dipping them in water or drinking tea made of coriander seeds is also beneficial.