I don’t know about you, but when the temperatures reach their peak and you can hardly bring yourself to do anything, things have to be uncomplicated in the kitchen and the food tastes wonderfully light. In our gallery you will find the most delicious recipes for days above 30 degrees.
For which recipes does the kitchen stay cold?
Standing at the hot stove in the summer heat? We can do without that. That’s why we’ve collected many recipe ideas in our gallery that won’t heat up your apartment any further. The big advantage of light salads, wraps or summer skewers: They can be perfectly prepared. And if you’re looking for a real way to cool off, it’s best to turn to cold soup classics like gazpacho or Cucumber soup. A hot tip from the editors: Seasonal watermelon or strawberries can also be easily used in savory recipes if you combine them with feta or mozzarella. In addition, they only have a few calories and taste wonderfully fresh.
What is the best thing to eat at 30 degrees?
Personally, when it’s 30 degrees outside, I try to eat light to avoid the classic “food coma”. Light food is not heavy on the stomach and simply keeps you fit longer on days like this. Water-rich foods that provide additional hydration – such as cucumber, tomatoes or watermelon – are particularly suitable. To ensure you’re optimally supplied with protein, you can rely on lean meat such as chicken or, if you’re on a vegetarian diet, prepare delicious tofu.
The thermal paradox when eating
The brain registers ice-cold drinks or ice-cold food at 30 degrees as an extreme cold stimulus in the stomach and immediately cranks up the internal heating to bring the whole thing back to body temperature. The result: you sweat even more. Therefore: lukewarm or slightly chilled is the secret weapon!
Are there foods that cool the body from the inside?
Foods that are over 90 percent water are perfect for hot days as they help replenish fluid loss through sweating and ease digestion. These include, for example:
- Watermelon: The absolute summer classic refreshes immediately and provides important electrolytes.
- Cucumbers & Tomatoes: They have a pleasantly cooling effect and do not put any strain on the body.
- Citrus fruits & berries: The fruit acid it contains has a wonderfully invigorating effect.
But certain herbs can also act as temperature regulators – such as mint: the menthol it contains tricks our cold receptors in the mouth. The brain is signaled “It’s cold!”, which immediately creates a wonderful feeling of freshness.
