Tips to fight summer - Suggestions by Neeraj Mehta Sumedha Deo, Hindustan Times Mumbai, April 22, 2014 Temperatures in Mumbai are already in the mid-30-degrees, and set to rise further. The hot weather causes more than general discomfort — it causes a host of health troubles, from upset stomachs and excessive body heat to skin-darkening and dry hair. Arm yourself with these tips from the experts. Read: Beat the summer heat Internal cooling Traditionally, foods such as fennel and cucumber have been used to reduce body heat. Astringent food is the best to cool you. Oatmeal, lentils, beans, grapes and bananas contain tannin, which gives astringent foods their dryness. When you consume these, your tissues require more water to relax, so water absorption increases and your body stays cool for longer, says Neeraj Mehta, fitness professional, nutritionist and director at the GFFI Fitness Academy. hindustantimes/lifestyle/wellness/tips-to-fight-summer/article1-1210865.aspx
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:21:22 +0000
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