When the summer sun is strong, dehydration happens quickly. To avoid becoming dehydrated during the summer, drink water every hour or two, and again try for eight glasses a day. Lemon water, hydrating fruits and coconut water will help. If you do these things now, you can stop yourself from feeling tired, dizzy or getting heat exhaustion.
Why hydration matters in summer
The very hot sun and hot winds make your body lose water quickly, and that raises your chances of becoming dehydrated. When you don’t have enough water, you can get tired, dizzy, have headaches, feel weak, have a dry mouth and in some cases, even get seriously ill.
Keeping your body with plenty of water is vital in the summer. Small, consistent things you do throughout the day will truly make a difference.
Drink water regularly and smartly
Get into the habit of drinking water every one or two hours. Eight glasses a day is a good goal to keep everything in balance. If you don’t like plain water, you can add lemon slices, mint, or cucumber to give it a better taste and help you drink more of it.
Use these quick steps to build a reliable routine:
– Drink water every one to two hours
– Target at least 8 glasses daily
– Add lemon, mint, or cucumber to water
– Choose lemon water to refresh quickly
– Include coconut water for electrolytes
– Eat watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, kakri, oranges, strawberries
– Prefer water from an earthen pot
– Limit tea, coffee, and cold drinks
Natural drinks that help
Lemon water is a quick refresher and it gives you Vitamin C and electrolytes. These electrolytes help your body keep the right amount of water and salt. It’s a simple way to feel more energetic and stay hydrated.
Coconut water is a natural energy drink for summer. It contains potassium, sodium and other electrolytes that quickly put water back in your body. It can give you a quick boost of energy and help with tiredness when you are drained.
Hydrating foods to add
Watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, kakri (snake cucumber), oranges and strawberries are full of water. They help you stay hydrated and provide essential vitamins and minerals your body needs in the heat.
Watermelon and cucumber are especially good for cooling your body down in the summer. Adding cucumber or snake cucumber to your salads will help you stay hydrated and also help with your digestion, so they’re a good choice for your daily food.
How to drink water for better comfort
Water kept in a clay pot cools down naturally and gently cools the body. Really cold water from the fridge can actually cause problems with digestion. Clay pot water is better for your health and feeling comfortable.
Be careful how much tea and coffee you drink in the summer. Lots of tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can actually make dehydration worse because of the caffeine and sugar. Instead, pick drinks that will hydrate you without being hard on your body.
The takeaway
Summer requires you to consciously drink enough water and to develop simple habits to help you do that. Drinking water regularly, natural drinks like coconut and lemon water and fruit with a high water content will help you feel good throughout the heat. Start doing this today, keep at it and make good choices to get you through the season.
