Top Summer Tips to Keep You Healthy Every Year
What is the best way to keep your body healthy in the summer?
Summertime is here, and it means longer sunny days with rising temperatures. It is indeed a great time to spend some more time out with your friends and enjoy the weather and summer activities such as late picnics and barbecues.
People do tend to pick up some bad habits during the summer, such as eating unhealthy foods or staying up late, or drinking alcohol or other beverages in excess.
Well, a change of season demands a change in your attitude towards your food, diet, and exercise regimen as per the weather. Some of those summer activities do bring in some additional risks to your health. The food you eat and the exercises you do should really work for your body instead of making it unhealthy.
All you need to do is get aware of some essential guidelines to keep those summer health risks away to ensure a healthy summer. But before you follow those guidelines, you should be aware of the additional risks you may face due to summer activities.
The key summer health risks
It is time to enjoy the sunny weather with long warm days that promise loads of fresh air and sunshine. However, if you are not careful, it is easy to overlook those health dangers that lurk in summer. So, go outside and enjoy the weather but be wary of the following risks:
• Getting sunburned if you tend to spend lots of time in the sun, especially if you have fair skin and are out on the beach every day.
• Getting a heat stroke for overexposure to the hot sun and is a serious life-threatening medical condition that develops as the core temperature of the body rises.
• Getting food poisoning due to poor handling of food at picnics, and barbecues, as the food can stay warm too long out into the open.
• Getting eye damage because of staying out in the sunlight without any shades due to the exposure to UV light.
• Getting into accidents due to drinking and driving during those long or late summer road trips.
• Getting exposed to the risk of drowning in pool-related accidents, especially where there are no proper supervision and pool safety measures.
• Getting dehydrated due to lack of water and the strong summer heat, particularly during the long summer activities.
So, how does one keep themselves safe and healthy during summers? Read on to know more.
It is essential to create a healthy environment around yourself to stay healthy and safe in the summer. There are basically three rules that you need to follow to stay healthy this summer, and those are to eat right, stay cool, and exercise regularly to keep yourself safe and ensure success with overall health.
How to stay cool
In some regions, summertime brings in extreme heat, and it can be very dangerous for people. So, here is what you can do to keep away from all that heat.
• Avoid going out at peak temperatures, and if you must go out, do not leave without proper protection. It is essential to limit direct exposure to the sun, especially during noontime when the UV rays are strongest.
• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable and cool and allow the sweat to evaporate.
• Drink plenty of water frequently to cool down, and do not wait until you’re thirsty during the long, warm summer days. Avoid carbonated drinks and stick to plain cold water as it is the best way to keep hydrated. You can always add some fresh lime slices or cucumbers or flavor your water with fruits.
• Cover your face with a wide-brimmed hat and wear shades to avoid any exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Do not forget to rub on a good quality broad-spectrum sunblock to protect your skin.
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How to eat right
It is very important to eat right during summers as the risks of foodborne illnesses or the food going bad rising during summers. Here is what you need to do.
• Make sure to follow strict guidelines on how to handle food with proper washing of hands, utensils, containers, and the work area when working. Wash the utensils, fruit, and vegetables carefully before using.
• Add lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet to get that valuable fiber that can keep you stay full. It is indeed refreshing to see those salads, melons, and oranges that add both color and flavor to the food. It is best to throw out any leftovers for safe, healthy eating.
• Limit any intake of added sugars as there is already plenty of natural sugars present in the fruits and milk. It is also a good idea to and cut back on beef, pork, sausage and serve more chicken and fish.
• Keep an eye on your intake of alcohol and set a limit to your alcoholic drinks during summer.
How to exercise regularly
Regular physical activity is a must, whether it is summer or winter, to stay fit. However, it gets easier to exercise outdoors during the warm summer weather and get the whole family involved. Given below are some tips that you need to follow and avoid getting overheated in the hot weather.
• Get proper sleep, or you may become vulnerable to higher blood sugars, increased hunger, and poor concentration. A minimum of 7 hours of sleep a night is a must for good health and proper rest.
• It is best to exercise early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperatures are likely to be cooler. Work out indoors or in a gym when it’s too hot to go out, and it is best to exercise in shady areas.
• Involve the whole family, including the children and seniors, as physical activity is important for everyone. You can plan a fun exercise regimen outside in the park or your garden with some music and dance.
• One can go hiking, canoeing, cycling, snorkeling, canoeing as this is a great way to enjoy a vacation as well as get a lot of exercise.
Go ahead and enjoy the summer weather and appreciate those moments when you are outdoors. Find a moment each day to show your gratitude for having a healthy life and stay positive. Stay active and safe by setting some goals regarding how to stay safe, how to eat right, and how to exercise and stick to those goals.
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