Summer is just around the corner, but high temperatures have already made their appearance. And in the future, they will be part of our daily lives. And they will bother us.
However, among the things you should pay attention to on days when it will be very hot, is your diet. After all, what we eat plays a crucial role in how our body copes with the heat, so we should follow specific tips.
Here are three things to look for:
Salt
Salt is an ingredient that is often recommended during the summer. It is found naturally in foods such as vegetables and meat but also in standard foods such as canned food and cold cuts. Salt contains sodium (a key electrolyte), which sharply increases the osmosis in our blood and thus activates the mechanism of thirst. Consumption of it in hot periods helps prevent dehydration. Of course, people with high blood pressure or patients with kidney problems should be very careful.
Water - Νερό
You must consume in large quantities. The heat raises the body temperature a lot, making it consume a lot of energy to "cool" it. The total amount of water we need to consume depends on our gender, age, level of physical activity, how much we move outdoors and the type of diet we eat. Quantities such as 1-1,5 liters, which for the winter can be satisfactory, in the summer are very low. When we do not consume a sufficient amount of fluids, we lead to dehydration.
Ice creams - Παγωτά
Ice cream is often a necessary element of people's diet in the summer, mainly due to its cool texture and taste. However, we must pay attention to the way they are stored in special refrigerators, so that there is no deterioration (especially when they are exposed to the strong sun), as well as the sugar, fat and calories that they offer us (approximately 180-350 calories per serving). 100 grams), in combination with the rest of our daily diet, so as not to overload the body with unnecessary calories.
