Summer is the time to pack the barbecues, change the wardrobe and say hello to sunglasses. Summer also brings with it the temptation of ice creams and the not-so-needed tans on your body. You need to stay healthy and safe in the summer season as well. We bring you 8 tips to help you have a healthier summer.
Stay Hydrated
The scorching heat leaves your body hydrated. You should make sure that you drink enough water or water based drinks to keep your body hydrated. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, if you can drink more it is even better. You could sip a few cups of green tea, or a glass or two of the healthy juices.
Protect Your Eyes
It is not just your skin that needs to be protected, but also your eyes. Make sure you wear sunglasses when going out in the sun. They protect your eyes against cataracts as well as wrinkles around your eyes. Wear sunglasses which provide 99% protection against the ultraviolet rays.
Very Berry
Try out a cup of mixed berries, add blackberries, strawberries and blueberries in your diet. The antioxidants present in the berries will not only prevent tissue damage but also reduce the risk of age related illness. Those colourful fruits are great for your skin.
Exercise
Summer gives you the option of getting out every day and exercising in fresh air. If you don’t want to exercise, you could go on a hike, take a nature walk, go swimming or simply take a walk. The idea is to stay outdoors.
Don’t Stress
Summer is a great season but the heat may give you stress. To beat the stress, you could plant a garden or if you have limited space, you could simply plant a few flower pots, either indoors or in your balcony. Try it out, it will keep you busy and keep you happy!
Sunscreen
In the scorching summer heat, make sure you use a sunscreen lotion. Take precautions, try not going out in the sun when the sun is out, shining brightly. If at all you are out in the sun for too long, make sure you reapply the sunscreen.
Watch Out Those Healthy Smoothies
You think that those fruit smoothies are healthy and keep you refreshed throughout the season. No, smoothies usually are made using ice creams and frozen yoghurts, they are extremely calorific you see. You could make smoothies by using low fat yoghurt or low fat ice cream if you please.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is great for not only your health but also your skin. The healthy fat in olive oil protects the skin against UV damage. Olive oil also keeps the moisture of our body intact. To protect your skin and keep it healthy and free from dryness, make sure you try out one spoon of olive oil or add it to salad.
Enjoy the summer season but keep the above tips in mind. Have a happy Summer!
