Of course, in this hot weather a bing de soda, ice-cream or a frappuccino would be on the top of most people’s list when it comes to summer delights to cool you down, but it’s not always the best choice. Sugar helps to keep blood sugar levels up, but soda drinks actually dehydrate you and that’s the same for caffeinated drinks.
当然，在这种炎热的天气里，冰汽水、冰淇淋或星冰乐都是大多数人夏日避暑首选，但这并不总是最佳选择。糖有助于保持血糖水平，但苏打饮料实际上会让你脱水，含咖啡因的饮料也是一样。
Instead, it’s best to stay fresh when enjoying the sun, here are five foods to cool you down even on the hottest days.
相反，在享受阳光的时候最好保持摄入新鲜的食物，这里有五种食物，即使在最热的日子里也能让你凉快下来。
Melon 西瓜
Most melons are made up of 90% water and the naturally occurring sugars will keep your sugar levels up. It’s a great snack or alternative to a high sugar dessert, or put a lolly stick in it, put it in the freezer and it’s a healthy ice pop!
大多数西瓜含有90%的水分，天然的糖分会让你的血糖水平保持在较高水平。它是一种很棒的零食或高糖甜点的替代品，或者将冷饮棒插在西瓜片里，然后放进冰箱，这是一种健康的冰汽水!
Chillies 辣椒
Yes, it sounds counter-intuitive but studies have shown that spicy food cools you down in hot weather. By raising your internal temperature to match the outside temperature it will induce sweating that cools you down naturally.
是的，这听起来与直觉相悖，但研究表明，辛辣食物能在炎热的天气里让你凉快下来。通过提高你体内的温度来适应外部温度，它会让你出汗，让你自然降温。
Leafy Greens 绿叶菜
Similar to watermelon and other fruits leafy greens like spinach, lettuce and kale have a high water content that is going to hydrate you through the day. So, keep that in mind the next time you’re making an order from Wagas, the salad is going to stop you gasping for water at 2 AM!
类似于西瓜和其他绿叶蔬菜，如菠菜、生菜和羽衣甘蓝，它们的水分含量很高，可以让你一整天都保持水分。所以，下次你在沃歌斯点餐的时候，记住这一点，沙拉能够确保你在凌晨2点不会感到口干舌燥。
Grains 谷物
Cooked grains such as rice, quinoa and oats soak up water in the cooking process, which in turn is absorbed by your body through digestion. It’s probably best to stick to freshly boiled grains and avoid fried or reheated grains.
煮熟的谷物，如大米、藜麦和燕麦，会在烹饪过程中吸收水分，而水分又会通过消化被身体吸收。最好还是吃现煮的谷物，避免油炸或再加热的谷物。
Cucumber 黄瓜
Well, the expression “As cool as a cucumber” is used for a reason and whether it’s in a salad, in a sandwich, in a glass of water, or on your eyes it’s super versatile. The high water content and refreshing taste are going to be a saviour in the sun, so always have a stick of cucumber at the ready!
“As cool as a cucumber（比喻镇定自若）”之所以这么说是有道理的，黄瓜无论是在拌在沙拉里，夹在三明治里，泡在一杯水里，还是你直接看着它，这句话都很适用。高水分和清爽的口感将会是烈日下的救星，所以要时刻准备一根黄瓜!
Any other foods you swear by in this hot weather? Comment below!
在这么热的天气里，你还吃什么别的食物来降暑吗?在下面发表评论!