BEAT THE HEAT

• Increase your water intake. 10-15 glasses of water will help you stay hydrated throughout the day. Include drinks like Lassi and coconut water. 

• Make sure you wear loose and light colored clothes. Dark colored clothes absorb more heat. Stick to breathable fabrics like cotton and linen. 

• Include vegetable salads and whole grains in your meals and eat small meals at regular intervals. This will keep your body cool.

• Eat fresh and juicy summer fruits like watermelon, melon, lichi and mangoes. 

• Exercise at a time when heat and humidity is at its lowest. Early morning is a good option to work out, but make sure to drink water after every 20 minutes of exercise. 

• Wear sunglasses with 100 per cent UV protection when you step out in the sun. A cap or a hat will also protect you from the harsh sunrays. 

• Shower at regular intervals to keep your body cool. Two or three showers on a hot summer day will leave you feeling fresh. 

• When at home avoid switching on bulbs as they increase the heat inside. Go for Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs - they reduce the heat and save electricity too.

• Keep glucose as they help in restoring all the minerals required to regulate the body. 

• Avoid hot drinks like coffee and tea, say yes to ice-creams.