It's hot! What should we eat?

Category Nutritional needs in old age

It's hot! What should we eat?

A watermelon carpaccio! An ultra-refreshing recipe that you'll surely love!

When it's scorching hot, nobody wants to cook! Not even turn on the oven for fear of making their home even more stifling! The solution: prepare refreshing dishes that don't require cooking!

Watermelon Carpaccio

This recipe can be prepared for 6 people and takes no more than 10 minutes! Yet another reason to love it!

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Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe:

1/2 watermelon, 250g of feta cheese, olive oil, fleur de sel (sea salt flakes), freshly ground black pepper, juice of one lime, 2 sprigs of small-leaved basil.

How to prepare this famous watermelon carpaccio?

- Start by washing and drying the basil. Then, slice the watermelon into very thin rounds and arrange them on 6 plates.

- Crumble the feta cheese, then distribute it over the thinly sliced watermelon.

- Drizzle everything with lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with fleur de sel, season with freshly ground black pepper, and add finely chopped basil on top.

- Chill the plates for a few minutes before serving to your friends or family.

This summery menu pairs nicely with a dry white wine and herb focaccia to satisfy the hungriest of your guests.

Our nutrition advice

According to Dr. Laurence Plumey, a nutritionist, "When it's very hot, we lose between 3 liters and 3.5 liters of water per day. Therefore, it's necessary to compensate by drinking enough, which is between 2 liters and 2.5 liters, and by eating 'wisely.' Consequently, even if you don't feel hungry when it's very hot, you need to be careful not to become dehydrated. To ensure that you consume enough water, opt for foods that are high in water content: fruits and vegetables, as well as yogurt and cottage cheese!

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