It’s hot out, very hot, and when you don't have air conditioning, it's hard to escape temperatures that can be extreme. Here is a quick guide to help you make the most of your summerwhile enjoying yourself and above all… By keeping cool!
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The foods you should eat to keep cool
Peppers: Yes, you read that right. The chilli pepper has the effect of making your body think you are ‘overheating,’ so when you get a goodsweat on while eating spicy food, this allows you to lower your internal temperature.
Mint: Mint makes you feel refreshed, delightfully pleasant in such heat!
Hot soup: Just like chilli, hot soup will make you sweat, which will lower your temperature.
Watermelon: Watermelon contains an amino acid called citrulline which naturally cools the body.
Foods to avoid
Eating too many carbs: They take longer to digest, which can make us feel warmer in the process.
Meat: We know, there is nothing that says summer like barbecues, yet meat is also difficult to digest and will have the same effect on the body as carbs.
Alcohol: Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body, so there is no need to dehydrate your body more when it is already thirsty during hot periods.
Foods to eat to stay hydrated
Coconut milk: Coconut milk contains many nutrients that help to stay hydrated.
Cucumbers: Cucumbers prevent water retention, ideal for when you feel swollen during rising temperatures.
