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Tesco Reports Surge in Thirsty Customers Buying Hydrating Fruits to Beat the Heat
15 Aug
Summary
- Tesco sees 10% increase in berry, melon, and grape sales as customers seek healthy snacks
- Spicy curry, hot tea, and onions provide surprising cooling benefits
- Pineapple, mint, and ice cream also help regulate body temperature in warm weather
As temperatures soar across the UK, Tesco has reported a significant increase in thirsty customers buying hydrating fruits. The supermarket chain has seen a 10% rise in sales of berries, melons, grapes, and other varieties as people seek out healthy snacks to help them cool off in the sun.
However, some of the best foods and drinks for warm weather sustenance might come as a surprise. Experts suggest that spicy curries containing coconut milk, turmeric, and ginger can actually provide perfect nourishment in hot weather, as they help boost circulation and activate the body's cooling mechanisms. Even a hot cup of tea, whether it's builders', Earl Grey, or green, can be surprisingly refreshing, as it triggers the body to sweat and lower its temperature.
Other unexpected cooling foods include onions, which contain sulfur compounds that encourage perspiration, and pineapple, packed with anti-inflammatory bromelain to combat the effects of heat. Mint, with its menthol-induced cold receptors, and even a scoop of ice cream or sorbet can also help regulate body temperature on a scorching day.
