Make your summers happy and healthy with these habits

The sun is shining brighter, and most of us are preparing to hide from it. To protect your skin from the sun, more caution is required throughout the summers. Changing your diet can help you cope with the effects of rising temperatures. Here are some things that you should avoid during summers to stay healthy-

Protect yourself from UV rays

Although the sun is a great source of Vitamin D and energy, it is advised to stay in the shade to protect your skin from harmful sunrays. Especially during the midday hours, between 12 noon and 4 pm, you should avoid going out without applying sunscreen. Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs, apply sunscreen with 40+ SPF.

Stay away from alcohol

When it's hot outside, you sweat more, and drinking alcohol can lead you to lose even more fluids due to increased urge to urinate. This can lead to dehydration. In the summer, drink lemonade, buttermilk, fresh juices, and more water to keep yourself hydrated.

Avoid eating oily food

Oily and fried meals should be avoided throughout the summer, whether they are French fries at a local cafe, fried pakodas at home, or a package of potato wafers, as they impede digestion and clog your skin's pores with extra oil. Instead, nibble on fruits and vegetables or baked snacks, which are also better options.

Nuts and dried fruits

While dry fruits and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews have excellent nutritional content and are often suggested by prominent nutritionists, it is best to limit your intake during the warmer months. These foods can cause your body temperature to rise dramatically, making them better suited to eating in the winter rather than the summer.

Avoid caffeine and carbonated beverages

Both tea and coffee have a lot of caffeine in them. While coffee in moderation is beneficial to your health, consuming it in excess during the summer months might cause your body to overheat. Caffeine is not good for your health, this can also increase the risk of dehydration, therefore it's best to avoid it in the heat.

The carbonated beverages are heavy in calories, carbs, sugar, and fructose, all of which can contribute to weight gain and obesity. These sweet beverages should be substituted with water, coconut water, and fresh fruit juices.

So, instead of these heat-producing drinks, try a tall glass of lemonade or fresh juices.

Staying active as much as possible

Summer is an excellent time for people to do some exercise. You are more active during this time of the year and there are no winter blues keeping you in your blanket. Physical activity aids in the improvement of mental health, the prevention of obesity, the enhancement of fitness, and the improvement of sleep.