5 Tips to Stay Healthy during Summer
We are all experiencing the impact of rising temperatures during the Summer season. It is important to understand our eating patterns and how it leads to a drop in appetite during the season. India is blessed with nutritionally rich seasonal fruits and vegetables. These play a crucial role in staying healthy and should be part of our summer diets. The first thing we hear during summer is Dehydration. The human body is 60% water, and proper hydration is essential for overall health. Even a per cent drop in this hydration can upset the electrolyte balance. Dehydration leads to skin headaches, rapid heartbeat, confusion, muscle cramping, loss of appetite and even complete blackouts.
Let’s deep dive into Five Simple Healthy Tips to Follow this Summer Season and Beat the Heat.
Eat your water
Watermelon is about 91% water and is a summertime staple that’s cool and hydrating. It helps with hydration, digestion, detoxification and curbs your sugar cravings. Eating summer fruits throughout the season will give you plenty of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, potassium and more, so make sure to add these sweet foods to your daily diet. Cucumber is 95% water and is super hydrating. This vegetable detoxes your body and also keeps your skin healthy and beautiful. It can be added to a salad or as a mid-meal snack, or simply juiced. Even if your water intake is low, the water content of these can be cooling for your body.
Onion Mint Buttermilk
Curd is an excellent probiotic with immense health benefits for the digestive system, immune system, skin, hair, and bones.Mint contains menthol, which is excellent to relax the digestive system. Raw Onion juice prevents heat stroke and soothes sunburns.
Lemon Sabja water
This helps you balance your electrolytes. If you know that you will be exposed to a hot climate and tend to sweat a lot, add a little bit of pink salt preferably and organic jaggery to your lemon water. Sabja seeds or sweet basil seeds work as a natural coolant for the body. It is an excellent food to deal with heat waves. If you are struggling with acidity in the summer- it will soothe your stomach lining. It also helps with constipation and keeps our skin healthy.
Coconut Water
Coconut water is nature’s incredible gift to man. Consume fresh coconut water during the day. It is rich in potassium, low in calories, fat and cholesterol-free, and rich in antioxidants that cleanse your system. It helps to restore the essential electrolytes in our body.
Earthen Vessels for Storage
Drinking water from clay pots isn't merely about hydration; it's a practice deeply rooted in nature's wisdom. Enriched with trace minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron, water stored in clay pots offers more than just refreshment—it provides essential nutrients. Moreover, the alkalizing properties of clay pots contribute to preventing a range of health issues, making this ancient practice a holistic approach to hydration and well-being.
As summer heats up, it's vital to prioritize our health and well-being. By following these simple yet effective tips, you can ensure a season filled with vitality and energy. Remember to stay hydrated by opting for natural sources like water from clay pots, indulge in light and nutritious meals, protect your skin with sunscreen, and schedule outdoor activities during cooler hours. Embrace the abundance of nature and let it be your guide to a vibrant and healthy summer season. With these practices in mind, you can savour every moment of summer while nurturing your body and mind. Cheers to a summer filled with health, happiness, and vitality!
Authored By: Dr.Sushma Gumma
PhD in Holistic Nutrition
Founder- Nourishia Wellness
Clinical Nutritionist, HOD, Rainbow Hospitals,Vijayawada
