By Neha Yadav
Published Jun 06, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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Cardamom, peppermint, more: 5 spices and herbs to add to your summer diet

Herbs and spices help digest food, fight gastrointestinal diseases and cool down your body. Here are some herbs and spices that you can add to your diet in summer.

Peppermint

Peppermint is an excellent herb to cool your body during summer. It helps digest food and prevents stomach heat.

Cardamom

Cardamom is a spice with cooling properties that help improve digestion. It helps regulate body temperature and provides comfort during summer.

Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are traditionally used to cool the body and support digestion. They are rich in antioxidants and essential oils that help prevent heat-related discomfort like indigestion and bloating.

Coriander

Coriander helps maintain your body temperature and keeps you cool in summer. It is a good herbal remedy for indigestion and gastrointestinal diseases.

Hibiscus

You can add hibiscus to your diet to cool down your body. This flower is a herb full of antioxidants that help protect against harmful UV rays and promote skin health.