Diet, in particular, needs supreme attention in summer season. As the scorching heat takes over us, it also doubles our probability to consume junk food items. These hot and humid sunny days bring with it a plethora of health problems like sunstroke, allergies, dehydration, and heat boils. Poor or improper food choices during hot weather may also leads to dull lifeless skin, dry and brittle nails and thin, lusterless, and weak hair.

The top secret to a healthy skin glow, shiny hair and beautiful nails may not be concealed in cosmetics. As said by many researchers, the processes and cells that support strong, vibrant hair and healthy skin mainly count on a well balanced diet and lifestyle. True beauty comes from within so – Eat healthy to Look Healthy.

Here are few directions to a perfect summer diet for some sweet, healthy relief.

Get-gorgeous with these foods!!

• Colorful Fruits: Melons (Watermelon & Musk Melon), Mango, Pineapple, Peaches, Sweet lime, Strawberries, kiwi etc.
• Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, Mint, Coriander, Kale, Broccoli, etc
• Low-fat dairy: Fresh curd, thin buttermilk & cottage cheese, etc
• Vegetables: Bell peppers (Red, Green & Yellow), Beetroot, Carrot, Cucumber, Corn on the cob, Gourds (Bottle, Bitter, Ridge & White), Sweet potato, Tomato, etc
• Non Vegetarian food: Egg, Salmon, etc
• Super-cool seeds: Tender coconut, Walnut, Pumpkin seeds, Flaxseeds, Fennel seeds, Green cardamom, Almond, Sabja, etc
• Whole grains & legumes: Wheat germ (Daliya), Oats, Quinoa, Muesli, Sprouts (Moong, Chana, Soyabean), etc

SixerS to stick by:-

• Share – Packaged foods (Always), never consume the whole portions by yourself
• Sleep – for superb skin (6 hrs at a stretch)
• Smoking – cease it !! (Without delay)
• Snacking – mindful (Salads & Soups)
• Stress – bad for skin (Meditate to De-Stress)
• Sunshine – limit exposure when it’s strongest (11am – 4pm)

From the Desk of Dietitian:

• Indulge in less strenuous activity: Yoga, Walking, Swimming, etc
• Eat easy-to-digest, nutritious and non-fatty meals. Cut the intake of fried, spicy and extremely salty foodstuffs. Go for grilled or broiled fish instead of fried fish.
• Pay attention to the body’s signals like thirst and a dry throat. Drink plenty of water and fluids: Buttermilk, Coconut water, Lemon water with mint, etc
  • Limit the consumption of diuretics like coffee, tea, colas, etc.
  • Lassi/ thick shakes can be consumed in moderation.
• Before stepping out: choose light-weight, light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes. Apply a good-quality sunscreen at least 30 minutes prior to going out. Until the end of summer time carry water bottle during outings.

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