New Delhi: Summer is here and we must keep ourself hydrated. Iif you do not consume enough fluids like water, juice then you can fall to dehydration.
Heat stroke is another problem one can face during the summer heat. Both these conditions can be fatal if not treated on time.
Here’re some ways to keep hydrated:
Drink plenty of water
If you want to avoid dehydration in summer, then you must drink atleast 3 litres of water daily. The easiest way to stay hydrated is to drink water.
Experts also advise an adult to drink 2-3 litres of water per day. The problem of dehydration in summers happen due to excessive sweating.
The body needs water to complete all metabolic processes, so drinking less water can lead to dehydration. This can also lead a person to faint.
Eat juicy fruits
Eat fruits available in summer like watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, grapes, orange and such others. Start the day with a bowl of fresh fruits. The body will get many nutritious elements like fiber, water, energy, phosphorus, iron, vitamins etc.
Drink lemonade
You can also keep them in a bottle with you. Keep in mind that to avoid cold-hot, never come from outside and drink cold water or juice from the fridge. Due to this you can catch a cold, cough or sore throat. Do not drink canned juice. Drink fresh homemade juice. Lemonade is best to beat the heat.
Drink coconut water instead of fruit juice
If you are weight conscious or diabetic, then choose coconut water over fruit juice. Coconut water generally has fewer calories and added sugars than fruit juice. It’s also a good source of potassium.
