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When temperatures soar and humidity levels climb, what we eat and drink can make a difference in how we feel. While no food can lower the outdoor temperature, choosing foods with a high-water content and lighter meals can help us stay comfortable during the hottest days of summer.
For many years, I worked weekends at fairs and festivals as a vendor. As anyone who has spent a St. Louis summer outdoors knows, the combination of heat and humidity can be exhausting. Water bottles didn’t stay cool for long unless I brought a small cooler filled with ice, which wasn’t always practical or allowed to be brought into the venue. During those long days, I found myself reaching for foods like watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and other fresh fruits. Not only were they refreshing, but they also provided hydration and energy without making me feel weighed down…