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    Beat The Heat, Get Fit! 5 Fat-Burning Food Items To Have In Summer

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    Summer Is The Best Season For Meeting Fitness Goals!
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    Summer Is The Best Season For Meeting Fitness Goals!

    Although it can be tempting to put off that visit to the gym due to the rising mercury levels, but believe it or not, summer is the best time to shed flab!


    For example, the high temperature makes our system suppress appetite, as it uses more energy to keep itself cool. Additionally, food digestion also slows down when the temperature goes up, so we end up eating less. All this is conducive to weight loss.


    Here are some food items to include in your diet, if you are on a weight loss journey!

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    Cool Cucumbers
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    Cool Cucumbers

    Although they can taste a bit bland, cucumbers are next to none when it comes to burning fat and aiding weight loss!


    This crunchy fruit (yes, cucumbers fall into the fruit category as per botany!) is low on carbs and high on water content and fibre making it an ideal weight-loss food item.


    If you hate the lack of taste, add some rock salt, lemon juice, and paprika powder or pepper to the cucumber pieces before eating!

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    Tomatoes
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    Tomatoes

    Whether you consume them raw or turn them into purees, tomatoes are a must-have to add colour and tang to your dishes! These fruits have a high amount of water and also possess an antioxidant called lycopene which is said to be nature’s fat-loss agent! You can have tomatoes raw, or use them in salads, soups, and curries!

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    Watermelon
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    Watermelon

    Not only are watermelons simply delicious, but they can also aid in weight loss! As they are high in water content, they also keep you cool!

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    Green Tea
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    Green Tea

    Craving for some beverage? Ditch caffeine, switch to green tea! This tea is known to be a nutritional powerhouse, this beverage has plenty of antioxidants that can enhance your metabolism and aid in fat burning!

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    Bottle Gourd
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    Bottle Gourd

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