Keep yourself hydrated (keep high on water and fluid)
It is very important to maintain the righteous water level in body to ensure to stay active and healthy during summer.
As it plays a crucial role in regulating a number of body functions.
Natural delights such as buttermilk, coconut water and lemonades are also exceptional effective in keeping up the body’s fluid balance in the extremes of weather.
Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables
Include water based fruits and vegetables (watermelon, muskmelon, orange cucumber, tomato) in your diet which are rich in minerals and electrolytes which will suffice for the use of water in summer.
Fruits contain essential vitamins and minerals which will rejuvenate our skin.
Healthy eating supports muscles, strengthens bones and boost immunity.
Eat small frequent meal
Eating heavy meals with high quantities of carbohydrates and fats will raise the inner body temperatures.
Eat in small quantity to avoid bloating and indigestion.
Get a proper sleep
Getting adequate rest is crucial during summer as the days are long and tiring.
Poor/less sleep may lead to taking up unwanted calories, high blood sugar and poor concentration.
Adequate 7-8 hours of sleep in a day is compulsory.
Avoid oily and junk foods
Fried and oily food affect digestion and clog your skin pores with excess oil.
Eating junk foods can lead to increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetics and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption
They are diuretic in nature which can lead you dehydrated quickly.
Don’t Focus on how much you eat, Focus on what you eat.
By Dietician Rakshitha & Dietician Navya.
Dept. Of Nutrition & Ditetics, JSS Hospital, Mysuru
