- Foods for the hottest summer days
- Sample menu for the hottest days
- Other tips for cooling off in the summer
On the hottest summer days, you should eat salads and drink 2 liters of fluids a day such as water, coconut water, fruit juices or sugar-free iced teas, to help cool your body, ward off heat and prevent dehydration.
In addition, one should avoid eating sugary foods, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate the body, increasing thirst and favoring dehydration.
On hot days it is also important not to eat meals in large quantities or rich in fats, as this makes digestion difficult and makes the body even hotter, increasing the risk of dehydration, especially in children.
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Foods for the hottest summer days
The most suitable foods for hot summer days are foods rich in water, such as:
- Watermelon, strawberry, melon, pineapple, apple, guava, banana; Radish, tomato, turnip, cauliflower, carrot; Fish and seafood.
These foods because they are rich in water also help to detoxify the body and have few calories, being also suitable for weight loss diets. See a more complete list of water-rich foods.
Babies also feel very hot and, therefore, a good strategy for them to be more comfortable is to offer this type of cold fruit, leaving some time in the refrigerator.
Eating this type of food is also a good way to maintain hydration for those people who have more difficulty drinking water. Watch the following video and see our nutritionist's tips for consuming water-rich foods:
Sample menu for the hottest days
An example of a menu for the hottest summer days could be:
- Breakfast - yogurt with granola and strawberries Lunch - rocket salad, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, shredded chicken and whole pasta seasoned with olive oil and vinegar. Melon for dessert. Snack - avocado smoothie with ice or orange juice with toast and Minas cheese Dinner - lettuce, corn, carrot, cucumber and tuna salad with brown rice. For watermelon dessert.
In addition, when making meals you can place a bowl of water and ice in front of the fan to cool the room.
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Other tips for cooling off in the summer
In addition to food, other great tips for cooling off in the summer are:
- Refresh the environment by keeping doors and windows open; Remove heavy carpets and curtains; Turn on the fan or air conditioner in the room you are in. Place a bowl with ice cubes in front of the fan; Place a bowl of water in the room you are in turn on the air conditioner to humidify the air; wear light clothes that allow the skin to sweat; avoid being exposed to the sun and always wear a hat, sunglasses and apply a sunscreen.
By following these tips it is possible to maintain the ideal temperature, also avoiding dehydration.
