Hot wheather causes an increase in your body temperature. Here you will see which foods you can add to your 'arsenal' to make you stay cool.
Several years ago, seven-time champion Paula Newby-Fraser, in a special Ironman race in warm Hawaii, collapsed about 600 meters before the finish line.
The 42km she had gone through made her mistake not to drink water methodically to moisturize her body, so a breath before the end of the body of the athlete to hit red.
Most likely, you have not experienced such a dramatic experience in such extreme conditions, but exhaustion due to heat, which can cause sunstroke or heat stroke, can happen to anyone.
In a hot and humid environment, heat stroke is something that can happen. The news of the past few days also included incidents of fainting in public places, especially where there was no air conditioning.
What happens to our body
In short, our body is cooled by sweating, which in fact accounts for 70 to 80% of the heat loss of our body. But in the case where we are dehydrated, the rhythm that sweats falls, so the heat is trapped in our body.
This is the heat stroke. The inner temperature continues to increase, but our body, dry as it is, is unable to dispel it in some way.
Which foods and herbs can protect us
Along with plenty of water you can - and must - keep your sweat with some foods and herbs. It is also right to consume them not only in periods of intense heat, but generally in any circumstances our body needs to eliminate heat.
Cucumber. It consists of 95% water. A cup of small pieces contains just 16 calories, which makes it even more ideal for your summer diet plan. As we said, it has a high water content, but it also has fiber, which helps to eliminate toxins from our body.
If you can even get organic cucumbers, avoid peeling as it contains a significant portion of vitamin C. For even greater nutritional value (extra protein) and flavor, combine cucumber sticks with a juicy hummus.
Watermelon. If there is a fruit that is perfectly connected to summer, it is certainly watermelon. It is indeed the most enjoyable fruit, but it also lacks nutritional value. It has been found that watermelon actually helps in the release of excessive sweating due to the large amount of water it contains, about 90%.
Pomegranate. Although it is an autumn fruit, you will surely find its juice on organic shelves or supermarkets. It belongs to this much-discussed category of over-feeding, but in this case we start from the fact that it is a fruit full of water. However, it is rich in antioxidants (eggeligans, flavonoids, anthocyanins, flavones etc) as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber.
A glass of pomegranate juice of 250 grams contains 110 calories. Keep it as follows: Its juice has 2 to 3 times more antioxidant activity than red wine and green tea. Its juice can be used for dressing in salad, and if you can find such a season, try its seeds with yogurt, cereals or sweet.
Basil seeds. These are small seeds of black color, derived from the Ocimum Basilicum plant, also known as the great basilica. Extensive investigations into their value have not been realized. However, indications based on observation and experience of Asian traditional medicine show that these seeds have significant antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor properties.
But how does it help to protect you from the heat? These seeds cause a cool effect on our body after they are consumed. So put a handful of such seeds on your smoothie and keep on enjoying your warm day.
Mint. If you have not tasted mint-flavored ice cream, it's worth doing now that the temperature is high so you get the right incentive. Mint contains a substance that tricks a protein receptor in the brain (TPPM8), giving the impression that the meal is frozen. It is the characteristic feeling of mint, which makes us as good if we drink it in a drink too.
Celery. As with cucumber, as with celery, it is largely made up of water (96%), fiber and many vital minerals. Indeed, two or three sticks replenish a range of minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.
So keep your electrolytes high on your body with a pearl stalk. For a delightful combination of monounsaturated fat and protein, put a spoon of almond butter on the celery and enjoy your snack.
Pear. Shake your hydration methods with a medium-sized pear. This crunchy and juicy fruit is full of water and has 6 grams of water-soluble fiber. It is also rich in copper, phosphorus and potassium.
Chinese pear is estimated to have the greatest nutritional value, but each variety has something special to offer. The good thing about pears is that we can find them all year round, as different varieties come from the end of June to February.
sources: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov, www.eatthis.com