5 summer vegetables to eat for a cool and healthy lifestyle

Cucumbers are your best bet in summers as they are 96 per cent water and eaten in raw green state.

Bitter gourd may not win any popularity contests, but it surely deserves more love in summer.

Lauki is loaded with water and nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for hot days.

Pumpkin or kaddu possesses great cooling and diuretic properties.

Green beans are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as bone-building vitamin K which is important for blood clotting too.