Summer Care - Beat the heat with Fruit Juices

The heat of the summer days can take a toll on your body and can leave you haggard, sluggish and tired. It is only natural that you will crave for cold beverages and drinks. But, more often than not people today gulp down bottles of aerated soft drinks and packaged concentrated juices and squashes without thinking of the adverse effects it can have on our body. These drinks are loaded with artificial sweeteners and are not good for your health. The key to health in summer months is the consumption if fresh fruits and fresh fruit juices.

One needs to regulate the body temperature during the summer months. This will make them feel refreshed, invigorated and active. Your skin also needs proper care and nourishment to survive the hot months of summer. One solution to all these problems the summer months can bring, is the consumption of fresh fruit juices.

Juices that are good for you during the summer months are watermelon juice, grapes juice, pineapple juice, lemon water, etc. These fruits are easily digestible and keep your body temperature in control. You should also take butter milk and yogurt regularly during these months. You should consume cucumber, cantaloupe melon, etc. As these keep your body cool. You should avoid pungent, sour, salty and dry food. Coffee, tea and alcohol should be consumed in moderation. You should not have tea or coffee on an empty stomach and it will produce acidity in your body. Instead go for tender coconut flesh and cool coconut water.

Some Lifestyle Tips for a Cool Summer

Indulge in activities like swimming, fishing, etc. Having a cold bath can be refreshing during these months. Whenever you are outdoor make sure to use sun protection to protect your skin from UV rays. In order to protect your skin, use sun protection lotions from reputed brands with a minimum SPF of 30.Always wear loose fitting cotton clothes and keep the use of make-up products to a minimal limit.

One should understand that our surroundings and seasons have a direct effect on our body. So, one should take appropriate measures to take care of the body at such times.