Beat The Heat: Foods That Should Be Part Of Your Diet During Summers To Avoid Dehydration

Up to 60 per cent of the human body is made up of water. The body uses the fluid in all its cells, organs, tissues, skin, and bones to help regulate the temperature and to maintain other functions. The body loses water through several activities, including breathing, sweating, and digestion. And in summers, this process increases even more. Thus, it becomes imperative to stay deeply hydrated by consuming fluids and eating foods that have a high percentage of water.  

We all know hot weather leads to dehydration and increases the chance of making the body vulnerable. Even during the activities involving the least of your energy, you will sweat more and due to the improper hydration, you may experience fatigue. Therefore, in this season, it is more important to keep the water quantity high in your diets. There are a lot of hydrating fruits and vegetables, which contain a good amount of water in it. So, let’s discuss the food that can help in fulfilling the water requirement of the body. 

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Watermelon

King of summer fruits, and extra scrumptious watermelon is hard to avoid. Not only for taste, but also to keep body temperature in control and to fulfil water requirement, it becomes more vital to consume this fruit in summers. You can make a simple smoothie of it or have it directly. 

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Coriander & Mint Leaves

These can be called the internal cooler of the body. Nothing works better than coriander and mint to provide coolness to each and every organ. The best way to have them is by making a healthy juice. Drink it with water or eat with yogurt, it will help you to beat the summer heat effortlessly. If you don’t like the taste of these two, then don’t mind to customise your drink according to your taste. 

Litchi

Summer feels incomplete without lip-smacking litchis. High in water content, this fruit is packed with vitamin C and fiber. There are hardly any Indian cities, where you won’t be able to find these seasonal fruits in summers. Don’t forget to dip them in water before peeling and consuming. 

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Legumes/ Beans 

We all know, how imperative it is to have green vegetables. And, when it comes to wholesome summer veggies, one of the best options remain beans. Packed with the goodness of many nutrients, such as iron, calcium, protein, and some micro-nutrients, this easy-to-cook vegetable must become a part of your daily diet. If you don’t want to prepare a spicy dish from it, simply have it raw. 

Yogurt 

Let’s admit it, yogurt is one of the most delicious and effortless food items. We don’t need to prepare it, wash it, or put any other work to get the end results. You can have it with or without anything. Rich in nutrition with added natural probiotics, this food helps in digestion and also keeps a check on the gut health.

Things You Need To Remember During Hot Summer Days

• Consumption of alcohol will do no good to your body. It is best to avoid it in summers, as it will leave your body more dehydrated the next morning.
• Too much fast or junk food extracts extra water from the body to digest these items well. In order to maintain proper body function, it is definitely not the right choice of food. 

• While most of us love our sugary or decaffeinating drinks, you might want to avoid it amidst this season.

Nutritionist Mamta Dagar is an expert in helping people with the right kind of diet that one should have to stay healthy. She is also known for contributing columns in other renowned media houses. 

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