Summer Food, Drink and Lifestyle Trends Drive New Products and Health Tips

Cold and acidic summer foods are prompting dental visits, as patients notice increased tooth sensitivity from ice cream, chilled drinks and crisp fruits, which can reveal enamel erosion, gum recession or cracked teeth.

Beverage professionals across the United States recommend a range of summer drinks—from simple Batanga mixes to fermented pineapple tepache and ready‑to‑batch frozen cocktails using the discounted Ninja SLUSHi frozen drink maker, which can churn slushes in minutes without pre‑freezing.

Nutrition experts advise choosing water‑rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, melons, citrus and grapes to stay hydrated during heatwaves, while warning that fried, greasy, salty or cured‑meat foods can increase dehydration and discomfort.

In Turkey, the stretchy, elastic Maraş dondurma—made with salep orchid flour and mastic resin—continues to attract tourists with its dense texture and theatrical serving style.

Heatwave conditions have also revived the popularity of large‑size umbrellas as personal shade devices, with fashion shows and events featuring UV‑blocking “sun‑brellas” and a noticeable sales surge for brands like Original Duckhead and Blunt.

Dairy Queen is launching three World‑Cup‑inspired Blizzard flavors—Strawberry Mango Mochi, Biscoff Cookie and Mexican Hot Chocolate—plus a red‑white‑blue Misty Slush Float for the U.S. Independence Day period.

Nostalgic consumers can revisit discontinued 1980s sodas such as Hi‑C Ecto Cooler, New Coke and Hubba Bubba soda, while home cooks explore over 50 summer recipes for Vitamix blenders, ranging from smoothies and soups to frozen desserts.