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Cool your body down naturally with these 25 refreshing foods

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Gourmandize

These 25 foods have a super high water content, meaning they'll cool you down in no time!

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These foods are like a cool, sea breeze...

Summer is officially here, and sometimes it can be hard to find effective ways to cool down. So if you're suffering through a heat wave or just can't seem to catch a breeze, check out these foods that are high in water and will help cool you down!


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Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!

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