Summer in India is far from being a pleasant
time if one is residing in the plains and have no plans for a retreat to the
hills, then let God be your savior. A typical Indian summer day in a city,
with all the modern urbanization constructional works going around, can feel like an oven that has been
put on a really high pre-heated temperature mark! But taking some small steps
can help in a great way to make your summer days pleasant.
There are more ways to
beat the scorching heat, besides
applying tons of sunscreen lotion and wearing loose-fitting clothes. Here is a
few tips that will keep help you keep
you cool like a cucumber.
1. Increase the fluid intake:- To avoid
dehydration, besides drinking plenty of water, drink a lot of fluids. The ever
popular nimbu pani (lemon water) is an excellent drink to feel refreshed. Then
there is tender coconut water, the natural thirst quencher. Tender coconut
water contains sugar, fiber and proteins along with vitamins and minerals.
Also, instead of drinking carbonated water, drink water that is stored in earthenware
pots.This method is popular in rural India so that they can beat the heat with
cool drinking water.
2. Have a heavy salad diet: Eat a lot of
salads and fresh fruits that naturally contain water, like water melon.In fact
water melon contains nearly 92 % water and up to 14 % of vitamin C, along with small amounts of vitamin B and potassium. The adds to the moisture content lost
through sweating.
3. Say no to oil : Avoid oil in any form; be
it oily food or moisturizers, if you have oily skin, and dust on some loose
powder to seal the oil in.
4. Enjoy a spicy meal : Indians by and large
loves eating a spicy meal even when it's hot, since the capsaicin in the hot
peppers make them perspire and when the sweat evaporates it makes one feel quite cool. May adversely effect your tummy,
but trying out the spice magic isn't a bad option.
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