As the days grow shorter, don't miss out on Vitamin D. It helps in building strong bones, and can help regulate your immune system and mood.

We tend to reach for iced drinks in the summer, but studies show that hot beverages could cool your body better. Upon intake of a hot beverage, your body senses the change in temperature and increases sweat production, which cools you naturally as it evaporates.

Intense summer sun can be hard on the skin. Antioxidents like vitamins C, E, and A are good for the body in general, but can also curb damage to skin cells that cause signs of aging.

Peppermint improves the flow of bile, which is helpful to your digestive tract. To ease occasional indigestion, have a cup of peppermint tea after your meal.