Summer is the best period to get healthy. There is abundance of fruits and vegetables and because of the high temperatures our bodies need to be fueled with light and healthy foods, good rest and daily exercise. Here are 10 simple tricks to stay healthy during the hot summer days.
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Eat Raw
Eating one raw meal a day will make a huge difference in your day especially during summer. Instead of regular pasta, make raw zucchini pasta or raw lasagna. It is much healthier and will cut your daily intake of calories.
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Make Popsicle
Use different kind of fruits and make popsicles from banana, watermelon or mixed fruit and eat them as as refreshing snack instead of regular ice-cream.
- Eat chia-pudding in the morning
Chia pudding is lighter breakfast than other healthy breakfasts like oatmeal/eggs and is perfect for the summer.It is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. Use rice/cashew/almond milk to prepare it and add a little bit of agave nectar as a sweetener.
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Use nut milks
Nut milks are better and lighter alternative than dairy and are full with vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and minerals. Dairy can be heavy on the stomach especially during summer. Use almond or cashew milk instead of dairy milk for added health benefits.
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Keep yourself active
Keeping your heart healthy during the summer is really easy and convenient especially when it comes to outdoor exercising .Go outside for a morning or late night jog or hike, go for a swim and keep yourself active as much as you can.
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Stay Hydrated
Drinking a lot of fluids is crucial for having a healthy summer body. Sweat, exercise and hot temperatures can dehydrate the body. Always carry bottle of water with you so that you replenish the fluids that you lose during the day.
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Drink Watermelon Juice
Watermelon juice is perfect drink for summer because it is full with antioxidants and electrolytes that our body loses during sweating and exercise. Drink watermelon juice after a workout to replenish electrolytes and balance body Ph.
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Protect Your Skin and Hair
UV rays during the summer can be really damaging to our skin and hair and cause skin-cancer and skin aging. Make sure you always use natural sunscreen especially before going out in the sun and wear hats and whenever you can to protect your scalp.
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Exfoliate Your Skin
Healthy skin regime includes regular skin exfoliation. Skin needs to be exfoliated often with natural and gentle scrubs(you can make your own) in order to remove dead skin layers and prepare your skin for tanning.
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Get enough rest
Getting rest is very important aspect for good health. Make sure you get enough sleep in a room that is air purified daily and recharge yourself before the new season starts.
Use this simple tips and you will have a healthy body during the summer.
Daily Body Health 