On hottest days of summer you should eat salads and drink 2 liters of liquids a day like water, coconut water, fruit juices and unsweetened iced teas, to help refresh the body, keeping away the heat and avoiding dehydration.
In addition, avoid eating sugary foods, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate the body, increasing thirst, favoring dehydration.
On hot days it is also important not to eat large amounts or high in fat, because this makes digestion difficult making the body get even hotter, promoting sweat.
Learn to recognize the symptoms of dehydration in children.
Food for the hottest summer days
The most suitable foods for hot summer days are water-rich foods such as:
- Watermelon, strawberry, melon, pineapple, apple, guava, banana;
- Radish, tomato, turnip, cauliflower, carrot;
- Fishes and sea food.
These foods because they are rich in water also help to detoxify the body and have few calories and are also suitable for dieting.
Babies also feel very hot and a good strategy for them to be more comfortable is to offer them cold fruit.
If you can not drink 2 liters of water per day, watch:
Menu for the hottest summer days
An example of a menu for the hottest summer days might be:
- Breakfast - yogurt with granola and strawberries
- Lunch - salad of arugula, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, shredded chicken and whole spaghetti seasoned with olive oil and vinegar. Melon for dessert.
- Snack - Avocado vitamin with ice or orange juice with toast and cheese mines
- Dinner - lettuce, corn, carrot, cucumber and tuna salad with brown rice. For dessert watermelon.
In addition, when making meals you can put a bowl of water and ice in front of the fan to cool the environment.
Tips for Cooling in the Summer
Some great tips for cooling off in the summer are:
- Refresh the environment by keeping doors and windows open;
- Remove carpets and heavy curtains;
- Turn on the fan or air conditioner in the room.
- Place a bowl with ice cubes in front of the fan;
- Put a basin of water in the room where the air conditioner is connected to humidify the air;
- Wear light clothing that allows perspiration of the skin;
- Avoid being exposed to the sun and always wear a hat, sunglasses and a sunscreen.
By following these tips it is possible to maintain the ideal temperature, also avoiding dehydration.
Check out some recipes to combat the heat:
- Vegetable salad to lose weight
Detoxifying juice
