Summer Health: Rising heat can cause dehydration and electrolyte depletion in the body, leading to symptoms like fatigue, heartburn, lethargy, headache, dizziness, dark yellow urine. To avoid this, drink water throughout the day. Along with water, add cooling spices to your diet. Drink this spiced water to prevent dehydration. Now let’s find out what those spices are.
Must include these spices in your diet during summers:
Anise: Anise has cooling properties. It is said to cool the body, reduce heat in the stomach and improve digestion. Experts say that taking it in summer is very beneficial to prevent sunburn and regulate body temperature.
Coriander: Coriander also has cooling properties. They are an Ayurvedic medicine to calm the bile and heat in the body. Consuming these reduces inflammation in the stomach, improves digestion and also helps control blood sugar.
Green Cardamom: Green cardamom cools the body in summer. It relieves acidity, flatulence, digestive problems. It can be taken at any time.
Mint: Peppermint also has cooling properties, so it works great in summers to cool down the body and reduce stomach heat. It contains a compound called menthol, which provides instant relief from stomach ache, acidity, indigestion, gas.
Amchur (dried mango powder): With a sour and spicy taste, this cooling spice helps improve digestion, reduce flatulence, and increase appetite. It is considered to be beneficial for health in Ayurveda due to its antioxidant and vitamin C properties.
Note:The tips suggested in this article are for general information only. Consult your doctor before starting any fitness program, making any changes to your diet, or taking any medical measures.
