HOW TO EAT – AND DRINK – IN A HEATWAVE!

The temperature may have taken a temporary dip – good news for a sultry Wimbledon crowd – but the sizzling heatwave is due back mid-July so it’s good to see some new and tasty, thirst-quenching food and drinks land this month, here’s my pick of the best!

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TRUFRU: ONE OF YOUR FROZEN FIVE A DAY!

These yummy frozen treats feel as indulgent as a Magnum but are real fruit so technically one of your five a day!

Four colorful bags of Trü Frü chocolate-covered fruit snacks stand in a row on a wooden surface against a white brick wall. Each bag features images of the fruit inside—pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

trüfrü combines delicious fruit including strawberries, raspberries and tangy pineapple with the decadence of silky chocolate in one yummy bite! The fruits are hyper chilled using a special process to lock in flavour and nutrition then smothered in two different layers of chocolate. Full of flavour with no preservatives and gluten free, keep them stashed in the freezer for whenever you fancy a cooling low calorie, treat. Price £4.50 for 200g at Tesco, visit trufu.co.uk for more information and additional stockists.

TENZING: FULL OF FLAVOUR NATURAL ENERGY DRINK

It’s tempting to reach for a fizz can of Coke or lemonade on a hot day but most fizzy drinks are loaded with sugary calories which can cause sugar spikes in our system that leave us feeling drained later.

Tenzing is one of new breed of natural energy drinks: fizzy with 60% less sugar than conventional soft drinks, loaded with natural caffeine to keep you boosted when the heat is on and with added electrolytes from Himalayan salt which replaces the salts lose when you exercise in the heat. Available in five fruit flavour combos, my current faves are Pineapple and Passionfruit and Lime and Mint– taste like a mocktail topped with crushed ice. Price £15.99 for 12 pack, visit tenzingnaturalenergy.com for more details and stockists.

CYPRESSA OLIVES: MAMA MIA THESE ARE GOOD!

A woman in a striped sleeveless shirt, white headscarf, and sunglasses raises her arms joyfully with her back to the camera, overlooking white buildings and a hilly townscape in warm sunlight, likely a Mediterranean village such as Santorini, Greece.

Ideal for picnics and snacks on the go, Cypressa’s pitted olive pouches conjure up a sun-soaked Greek island and the resealable 50g packs are perfect for summer picnics and beach trips. You don’t need to store in the fridge which makes them a great low-calorie snack any time of day. Available in three flavours; Plain Green Olives, Mix Olives with Chilli and Green Olives with Garlic & Herb and under 120 calories per pack, Cypressa’s authentic olive snacks pouches can be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet – tip them onto salads and use as toast toppers. Rich in vitamin E, they’re good for summer skin and hair health, too. Available at Ocado (RRP from £1.35) for more information, visit https://www.cypressa.co.uk

A resealable pouch of Cypressa Pitted Garlic & Herb Greek Olives. The orange packaging features a bowl of green olives at the bottom and illustrated Greek scenery with buildings and a sun. The label highlights “Only 68 calories.”.

A red pouch labeled "Cypressa Pitted Chilli Greek Olives" with a bowl of mixed olives pictured below the text. The packaging highlights "Only 112 Calories" and features illustrations of a village, trees, and a sun on the sides.

HAAGEN-DAZ COOKIES & CREAM: SUMMER JUST GOT BETTER!

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A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a sleeveless burgundy top, sits outdoors on a light-colored chair. She holds a chocolate-covered ice cream bar close to her mouth and looks at the camera. Sunlight and shadows from leaves fall on her and the scene.

One of Haagen-Daz most iconic flavours, Cookies and Cream has been upgraded this summer with more crunch, more cookies and more delicious taste!

The new recipe now features 80 per cent more cookies buried in the brand’s classic luxurious creamy vanilla ice cream, made with real milk and fresh cream. Cookie lovers will be happier than ever! If a bowl feels too indulgent, try the new Mini Cup, £5.75 for four, available at Sainsbury’s and good supermarkets nationwide.

RULY: TRULY THE BEST SUMMER SWEET

Summer is great but there’s no denying the 3pm slump we often feel seems more intense when the temperatures soar! That’s where a new healthy confectionary can help: Ruly are super juicy lightning bolt-shaped sweets in Tropical and Red Berry flavours formulated to help you power through a summer day whether you’re battling a deadline, at a festival or training hard for summer hols!

Created by ex-restaurateur Sophie Murray and business partner Lydia Franks, these easy to eat gummies give you a microburstof energy thanks to the natural caffeine guarana and vitamin B extracts, they are super lower in calories.

Currently available in Berry Delicious and Tropical Crush flavours, price £29.99 for box of 12, for more information visit rulyruly.com

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CANS: SPARKLING WATER BUT BETTER!

Friends Jon Dom and Joroslav were tired of soft drinks being so sugary and so decided to rethink drink and founded the super light and refreshing brand Cans: lightly sparkling Alpine spring water with a splash of fruit, no additives or added sugars.

Available in four mouthwatering flavours, including Apple and Mango, this relatively new startup has already sold over one million cans and it’s not surprising as they make a fresh change from regular fizzy water. Try adding real fruit slices for a delicious alcohol – free summer drink, price £33 for 24 cans, visit cans.co.uk for more information and to buy.

Abby Knight

Abby Knight has over 25 years’ experience writing health, beauty, diet and fitness for national press including Hello!, Woman, Woman’s Own, Top Sante, Best, the Sunday Mirror, The Express and Cosmopolitan. She is now contributing lifestyle, wellness and health and spiritual health to Elysium.

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