Summer Health Tips: As soon as the month of March arrives, the weather seems to change suddenly. The temperature has started rising rapidly in many places and the afternoon sun is now feeling more intense than before. Many people are jokingly saying that this time summer has come straight from winter and the spring season has almost disappeared. Especially in big cities, the effects of heat become visible quickly. As the temperature increases, problems like fatigue, dehydration, dizziness, gas, digestive problems and heat stress also start increasing in the body. In such a situation, it becomes necessary that we make some small but effective changes in our diet and daily habits.
This season can be a bit more challenging especially for women. For women who are going through perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause, it becomes even more important to keep body temperature and digestion balanced. Keeping this in mind, well-known nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar has given three very easy and cheap health tips for women, which can help in keeping the body cool during the summer season as well as improving digestion.
The special thing about these tips is that they are very easy to adopt and they do not require any expensive or difficult to get items.
Drink coconut water and sabja seeds till noon.
According to Rujuta Diwekar, the easiest way to avoid heat is to drink a glass of coconut water every day by 12 noon. You can also add a pinch of vegetable seeds to it. Sabja seeds are actually basil seeds, which people often mistake for chia seeds, but both are different. Coconut water instantly hydrates the body and the electrolytes present in it like potassium, sodium and manganese give energy to the body.
Sabja seeds help in cooling the body and also improves digestion. In summer, if you drink this drink after the beginning of the day, there is no shortage of water in the body and the stomach also feels light.
Have curd or buttermilk in lunch
The second advice is to include curd or buttermilk in lunch. In summer, both curd and buttermilk are considered very beneficial for the body. These act as natural coolants and keep the stomach calm. Rujuta Diwekar says that if freshly roasted cumin powder is mixed in curd or buttermilk, its benefits increase further. Cumin strengthens digestion and helps in reducing problems like gas or flatulence.
During the summer season, people often feel lethargic or tired in the afternoon. Curd and buttermilk help in reducing this problem and make the body feel light and fresh.
Eat banana after evening or dinner
The third easy tip is to eat a banana in the evening or after dinner. Banana is considered very good for the stomach and is also called a natural cooling food. Many types of electrolytes are found in banana which help in maintaining the water balance of the body. Apart from this, it improves digestion and also provides relief from problems like constipation.
Eating banana makes one feel full and the body also gets the necessary nutrition. This is why it is considered beneficial to include it in the diet during the summer season.
Why are these tips important during menopause?
According to Rujuta Diwekar, these tips are especially helpful for those women who are going through perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. At this time, the body’s metabolism slows down a bit and digestion can also be affected due to change in weather. Many times women start facing problems like gas formation, flatulence or sudden feeling of heat. In such a situation, foods that keep the body cool and support digestion are very useful.
