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With temperature soaring high in different parts of the country, it becomes essential to pay attention towards being heathy and fit. Precaution is always better than cure, so it becomes imperative to take certain measures that can make sure that health is unaffected. When certain preventive measures are not taken, heatwaves can lead to dehydration, dizziness, vomiting, sunburn or even heat stroke. Right from avoiding going out unnecessarily to having food and drinks to keep you cool, there is a lot that can help.
Our kitchen is full of ingredients that can help you stay cool and hydrated in such scorching heat. These foods and drinks will not just cool you down but will also provide the right amount of nutrients and minerals to the body. Wanna know more about it? Here you go.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk or chaas is the desi cooler common in Indian households. Made with curd, herbs and spices, this desi drink can cool your body and can also help in improving metabolism. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and probiotics which can help in restoring the body’s natural energy and can keep you hydrated and refreshed.
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is known for its medicinal properties. It is great for glowing skin as well as shiny hair. Did you know that aloe vera can protect you from heatwave too? If some experts are to be believed, aloe vera’s inner gel and leaves have such properties that can help in lowering body’s temperature.
Fruits
Summer gives the opportunity to gorge on some delicious and juicy fruits like mango. But to stay hydrated in summer, fruits like watermelon, musk melon and berries are considered ideal. Such fruits are rich in antioxidants and thus can help prevent cell damage. It can also prevent inflammation and can keep the body cooler.
Peppermint
Peppermint has menthol content which makes it ideal for cooling. One can have peppermint in so many ways. Right from putting it into iced tea to hot tea to some cool beverages, peppermint can keep the body cool and hydrated. If some experts are to be believed, having hot peppermint tea can help you to sweat more which eventually cools down the body.
Fenugreek Tea
People often avoid hot drinks during summer but drinks like peppermint tea and fenugreek tea can help in sweating and further cooling the body. Having a cup of fenugreek tea can bring more sweat and this will help you cool down internally. Besides, fenugreek teak can also help in removing toxins from the body.
Have these foods and drinks and keep yourself safe from the wrath of scorching heat!
