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1 Mangoes
The arrival of the king of fruits is the arrival of the true summer season. Have it in the form of a milkshake, lassi or an aampanna, nothing beats the heat like a mango!
2 Sugar Palm Fruit
The fruit of Sugar Palm tree is a summer season fruit. The transparent, watery fruit is high on water content, and is available cheap during summer.
3 Chaas (Buttermilk)
Chaas or buttermilk is widely preferred in India to cool off after a heavy meal.
4 Green Tea
This summer, ditch the caffeine, and go for green tea to experience a great change in terms of body weight and health. Green tea is extremely beneficial for weight loss, diabetes and blood pressure.
5 Papaya
The high Vitamin E content in Papaya helps in delaying the ageing. Its anti-ageing element makes it important to be included in this list.
6 Lemons
All you need is a glass of good old nimbupaani to quench the summer thirst.
7 Mint
The pudina leaves act as a great skin cleanser. It can also keep acidity at bay. 
8 Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain zero cholesterol and are low on carbs, thus keeping you weight in check during the summer.
9 Bananas
Bananas have a cooling effect on your stomach, and is therefore recommended a piece after lunch and dinner.
10 Coconut Water
The more you consume nariyal pani , the less you will have summer problems.
11 Corn
Pack boiled corn as snacks as it can provide Vitamin B to lower the summer stress.
12 Amla (Gooseberry)
Don’t go by its bitter taste, as amla has sweet benefits for your body. Rich with Vitamin C, amlas can be a great help to combat the harsh summer sun.
13 Tomatoes
Red, juicy tomatoes are a powerhouse of Vitamin C and K, which are the essential vitamins needed to combat the summer heat.
14 Berries
Be it strawberries or blueberries, you ought to have a handful of them with a bowl of yogurt during the summers.
15 Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper ensures beautiful skin during the scathing weather as it contains Vitamin C which builds collagen.
16 Green Beans
The succulent green beans are a great source of Omega-3 fats. They are also rich in fiber and can control cardiovascular diseases.
17 Yogurt
This probiotic not only keeps gastrointestinal problems at bay, but also keeps the digestive system in check during summer.
18 Oranges
The citrus fruits will always keep you hydrated during the hot weather.
19 Cucumber
The phrase ‘cool as a cucumber’ explains it all. Cucumber or kakdi (as it is locally known) is high on water content and is extremely helpful to beat the sizzling summer heat.
20 Watermelon
The juicy watermelon is a rich source of Vitamin A and C. It does a great job of replenishing lost fluids for the body during summer. A glass of watermelon juice or 5-6 pieces of the fruit is recommended after lunch and dinner.