On hot days, our appetite usually decreases, although our energy requirements actually increase because the body needs to regulate its temperature. When the heat accumulates in the body in summer, and it is already stressed, the digestion of fatty foods takes a lot of energy. Such food is more debilitating than energising. Light, low-calorie dishes that put less strain on the body and provide it with plenty of liquid and essential nutrients are healthy, tasty and keep you fit even on hot days. Salad is the most popular lunch in the summer heat, and I eat it nearly every[...]