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Tips To Beat Common Heat Cold In Summer

By Archana Mukherji

Come summer, and we all start feeling tired, exhausted and dehydrated. Check for the 10 tips to beat the summer heat in this article today.

There are many people who are dying of sunstrokes every year. There are many diseases which occur as a result of excessive heat in summer.

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Small pox is one example which is seen frequently among kids and adults during summer. Could air conditioner be a remedy? Is it possible to sit in an AC room all day? Definitely not. Moreover, not everyone can afford to have an AC.

Next option that we frequently think of in summer is drinking cold water. This does help quench your thirst but is it always good to have cold water. You will suddenly find yourself having a bad cold even in summer.

So what do we do? You must follow certain tips to beat summer heat and also know ways to fight cold in summer.

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The best remedy to get rid of body heat in summer and also a way to fight cold in summer is to eat plenty of cooling foods that keep your body cool from inside out and at the same time do not give you a cold.

The best part of consuming such foods is that, they are healthy, natural and less expensive, with no side effects. Icy-chilled beverages and ice creams can help you stay cool for a short while but too much consumption of these will lead you to find ways to fight cold in summer.

This article helps you with simple tips to beat summer heat without having to fight a cold.

Watermelon

Watermelon

Watermelon, loaded with 90% water, vitamins A and C, antioxidants, 0% fat is the perfect food for summer. It also helps prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Cantaloupe And Honeydew Melon

Cantaloupe And Honeydew Melon

These melons also help us to stay hydrated and are diuretics, thereby removing unwanted toxins from our body.

Tender Coconut

Tender Coconut

Tender coconut or coconut water is a refreshing drink that keeps the water levels in the body balanced.

 Green Tea

Green Tea

This is a light green drink obtained by boiling green tea leaves in water and is full of antioxidants and anti-aging properties. It is a refreshing drink for the summer that helps heal sunburns.

Citrus Fruits

Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits like oranges, sweet limes, grapes and lemons are considered to be the most cooling agents among all other fruits. They are delicious, help in digestion, great for the skin and keep you healthy and young.

 Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumber is a juicy vegetable which keeps your body cool and hydrated. Cucumber slices when placed on the eyes prove to be an excellent stress reliever.

Mint

Mint

The cooling nature of mint is a great remedy to keep your body temperature normal in summer. It has a great flavor and can be added to your diet in any form. It also prevents acne and gives a glowing skin in summer.

Radish

Radish

Radish, a vegetable which is a rich source of water and vitamin C, contains antioxidants that fight heat stress and prevent strokes.

Story first published: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 11:36 [IST]
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