Choose a healthy summer diet

The mercury is soaring. Even if you are working from home, there are very high chances that you are already feeling tired and fatigued. The trick is to eat healthy and drink lots of fluid. So, here are some cool ways to make your summer diet healthy.

WATER IS THE KEY WORD: Water is the best way to deal with the rising mercury. Always remember, there’s no substitute for water. The fundamental rule is to have lots of water. One should have eight glasses of water every day to keep oneself hydrated. Even if you are working from home and in an air-conditioned room, make sure to have lots of water, say nutritionists. Seema Ray, a working professional says, "After waking up in the morning, I make sure to drink a glass of water. This gives a good start to my system and I feel energised."

MAKE YOUR DIET SEASONAL: Remember your grandmother’s special summer meal that included aam panna, khichdi-kadhi, raw mango dal. The best way to have a balanced summer diet is to go seasonal and eat local. Garima Gupta, fitness and diet consultant says, “The answer lies in eating local and seasonal. One can have seasonal vegetables. One must include onions in the diet as it helps in preventing heat strokes. Similarly, make sure to have cucumbers as it’s seasonal and thanks to its water content, it comes across as a health option. "

FRESH FRUITS: Summer is also the season to enjoy mangoes, watermelons, and musk melons. So, what are you waiting for? Make sure to have lots of fruits in your daily diet. Eating seasonal fruits will go a long way in giving you a healthy feeling during this scorching heat.

BEAT THE HEAT IN THESE COOL WAYS
Fluid is the answer. Drink plenty of water, buttermilk, juices, coconut water, lemon juice. These drinks will keep you hydrated
Eating light is the key. Say no to deep-fried and spicy food
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Avoid eating outside
Eat small meals throughout the day
Keep your diet balanced



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