Tag: summer

Tips for Diabetics To Deal With Summer

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Heat and humidity majorly affect people with chronic diseases! And if you have diabetes, the situation gets worsen in the summer.

Follow these tips for a stress-less summer!

  1. Stay hydrated – Dehydration can happen on these very hot summer days whether you have diabetes or not. But if you have diabetes, you need to be extra careful about your liquid intake. Keep yourself fully hydrated by drinking at least 10-12 glasses of water every day.
  2. Check blood glucose levels regularly – Summer heat can make your blood glucose levels to fluctuate. Don’t forget to carry lots of liquid and snacks wherever you go. It’s more important than ever in these summers!
  3. Don’t ignore the signs of heat exhaustion – People with diabetes are more susceptible to heat. So if you are at work, or if you are exercising outdoors, don’t ignore the signs of heat exhaustion. Some symptoms are: headaches, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, fainting, and if you experience these symptoms, don’t think twice before moving to a cooler environment, and seek medical attention.
  4. Do not store insulin in extreme temperatures – Always store insulin or blood glucose meter or strips at a dry, cool place. Don’t ever put them in a freezer on under direct sunlight.
  5. Exercise at a cool place or at moderate temperatures – Don’t exercise under a fan in this dreadful summer, always exercise at a cool place like at an air conditioned gym, or exercise in the evening with moderate temperature.

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Stay safe this season and don’t let summer heat take a toll on your health!

Foods To Avoid This Summer

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June is approaching, and the temperature is set to soar further. In this summer heat, one must know what to eat and WHAT NOT TO EAT, to stay healthy and fit!

We bring you a list of few things which must be avoided in this summer heat.

  1. Spices and chillies – No matter how much a spice-lover you are, the more the consumption of species and chillies in this summer heat, the more the risk of summer problems. These things generate a lot of heat inside the body, increase the metabolism rate, and can also hamper the effect of anything cool that you eat.

So, try and avoid spice for a month or two!

  1. Caffeine –People depend on tea and coffee to function properly throughout the day, but do you know that these are bad, especially in this weather? Caffeine generates excess of heat in the body. Try going for other cool drinks like coconut water, lemonade to stay cool and active.
  2. Alcohol – Do your body a favour by staying away from alcohol during the peak of summer. It might feel great sipping a glass of drink after a tiring day, but it is harming your body in ways you can’t imagine. In fact, alcohol increases so much heat in your body that it can also lead to a heat stroke. So, summers and alcohol are a big no-no.
  3. Fried food – Who doesn’t love chai and pakoras? Everyone does! But one must resist these in summers, as they can be your bane. Fried food is also bad for your stomach in this heat, and can be a cause of many problems. Stop your urge for a while and be nice to your body!

With mercury levels shooting to new heights daily, it’s imperative to take utmost care of your health and body!

Top 6 Foods To Eat This Summer

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Summer is not just the time to change your wardrobe, but also your diet. Check out some foods that you should definitely eat this season!

  1. Curd/Yogurt

Curd is an excellent food for summer as it works as a delicious coolant in this weather. Make curd a part of your daily nutritional regime, and beat the terrible summer heat!

You can have buttermilk or lassi or you can even add fruits in your curd to make it taste better.

  1. Watermelon

Watermelon is another amazing summer food as it keeps you hydrated and energized. Loaded with vitamins & minerals, watermelon helps fight various diseases! Don’t miss out on this juicy and healthy fruit this season!

Remember not to buy the already chopped slices of watermelon by roadside vendors, as it can cause health problems like diarrhoea.

  1. Onions

Onions are magical in summer; they help us stay away from summer infections and diseases, if consumed daily. Eating raw onions also help prevent sun stroke!

Stay away from illness and keep your body cool by consuming lots of onions this season.

  1. Cucumber

From preventing constipation to reducing blood pressure and keeping us hydrated, cucumbers do it all! Additionally, it also helps people with diabetes and arthritis.

Have cucumber slices in your salad this summer and stay as cool as a cucumber!

  1. Green veggies

Green vegetables like Bitter gourd (karela), Bottle gourd (lauki), Ridged gourd (turai) etc. are very essential to have in summer because of their high water content, and also because of their power of fighting various diseases like digestive issues, hypertension, etc.

  1. Melons

Melons are considered to be the favourites of this season. With their high water content, they keep us fresh and refreshed in the scorching summer heat.

Don’t let summers drain you out, munch on these superfoods and stay fresh this season!

5 Healthy Ways to Beat the Heat

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The mercury levels are shooting up to new heights, and it is very important to keep your cool in these scorching summers.

We bring you a few ways to beat this summer heat:

  1. Quench your thirst with water – It’s important to stay hydrated in summers as you can experience symptoms such as headache, fever, constipation, dizziness etc. if you’re not consuming enough water.

Alleviate summer burn by consuming at least 10 glasses of water per day.

  1. Drink green tea – Green Tea can be magical for you in these summers. The antioxidant properties of green tea fight wrinkles, age spots and other forms of sun damage. Excessive exposure to sunlight can cause skin redness; green tea is also a saviour in such a situation as it reduces all those redness.

Have two cups of green tea in a day for a healthier summer!

  1. Cut intake of fried foods – Don’t munch on fried foods like samosa, vada, bread pakora etc. especially in summers. As fried foods take longer time to digest, they should totally be avoided in summers.

Have fresh veggies and fruits instead of all these junk food, as they will keep you energetic all day in summers.

  1. Drink lemon juice, coconut water and buttermilk – Including healthy drinks like lemon juice, coconut water and buttermilk in summers will keep you hydrated and would also improve your digestive health.

Say bye-bye to summer blues with healthy drinks.

  1. Snack at work – If your work involves sitting in front of a computer for 9 hours, you must put your favourite healthy snacks like fruits, yogurt, dark chocolate on your desk.

Having these nutritious snacks at regular intervals will nourish your body and help you beat the summer heat!

With the sun shining bright upon us, adopt these healthy ways to bid adieu to the summer heat!