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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : April 26, 2016 12:06 PM IST
One of the biggest complaints during summer is dehydration, heat stroke and lethargy because of the rising mercury and humidity levels. You need to ensure that your body is adequately hydrated and instead of only forcing yourself to drink a lot of water, you can work smart and add foods that have high water content.
Morning: If you ve been suffering from constipation and acidity, start your day with a smoothie to enable smoother bowel movements. When you think of smoothies, the first image that comes to your mind is something that needs many different fruits and ingredients like flaxseeds and chia seeds. However, even if you kitchen is not that well stocked, you can consider making this mint and coriander smoothie. This smoothie doesn t need more than three ingredients and is quick and extremely easy to make! These are the 10 health benefits of dhaniya or coriander.
Breakfast: Starting your day on a healthy note is one of the best feelings and can help in keeping you motivated and energized throughout the day. During summer, a great breakfast idea would be to whip up this healthy and low calorie cucumber dosa. Eating cucumbers is a great way to keep your body adequately hydrated and it is also a good source of vitamin A,B and C. These are the 5 foods you should avoid eating during summer.
Lunch:Watermelons have very high water content and make for a great snack during summers. However, did you know you could also make it a part of your lunch as a savoury dish? This watermelon peel sabzi is perfect for hot afternoons as it will help in cooling down your body and the best part is, it is not only delicious, but also low calorie.
Snacks: Now that mangoes are in season, why not take full advantage of it and end a long day at work with a tall glass of aam panna? Not only will this drink help cool down your body, but it is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and aids with digestion. These are the 6 health benefits of green/raw mango.
Dinner: You should try to eat light during summers as far as possible so you don t feel heavy and bloated, along with keeping body odour at bay. Though you re watching your calories intake, you can still have fun with your diet while meeting all of your nutritional requirements. For dinner, you can try this cucumber mango salad.
Exercises
At home: Even if you dislike weight lifting and have a tough time going to the gym regularly, you can still achieve the body you have always wanted by being regular with the exercises you can do at home. All you need is a reliable WiFi connection! You can try out these 10 minutes home exercises to stay fit by Ingrid Nilsen, a beauty and lifestyle Youtuber, and keep your belly toned this summer.
Yoga: Any person who workouts will tell you the agony of leg day. It is important to work out your lower body if you want to get a flatter stomach and tone your upper body as well. Yoga is a great way to strengthen your legs gradually without putting up with painful body cramps. Utthita hasta padasana is a perfect way to start before you try advanced yoga poses.
Gym:It s a good idea to try different equipments and see what works out best for you with the help of a trainer. One way to break the monotony from your regular workout is to use the stability ball to tone your abs. The best part about using a stability ball is that it doesn t put too much pressure on your back and is a fun way of toning your body.
Sleep Well Tip
One of the biggest struggles for most of us is falling asleep on time and getting our required eight hours of sleep. One way to induce sleep is to have nutmeg as it is found to provide relief from insomnia. There are six different ways to consume nutmeg which includes having it with milk, honey or just a glass of water.
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Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.
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