As the summer season comes, the needs of our body changes. Lack of scorching sunshine, warm waves and rising temperatures negatively affects health. If the diet is not right in summer, then problems like dehydration, fatigue, stomach problems and weakness can occur. By adopting the right diet in summer, not only the body can be kept cold from within, but diseases can also be avoided. Therefore, it is important that food and drink should be changed according to the weather, so that all from children to the elderly remain healthy and energetic. Everyone from children to the elderly should be given light, hydrated and nutritious food. Let us tell you what kind of food should be given to children and elderly in the summer season and what should be avoided.
Increase your fluid intake.
The problem of dehydration becomes common in summer. We sweat a lot in this season, which can cause dehydration in the body. To keep the body hydrated, everyone from children to the elderly should drink plenty of water throughout the day. Apart from this, include lemonade, coconut water and other beverages in your diet. However, avoid consuming canned or excessive sweet juice.
Give light and nutritious food.
Digestive power becomes weak in summer. In this season, instead of heavy and spicy foods, light, easily digested and fresh food should be eaten. Light foods like pulses, green vegetables, khichdi, curd rice give energy to the body and also keep the digestive system healthy. Giving children in light food and giving sprouted grains is also a good option.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
In summer, markets are decorated with seasonal fruits. These seasonal fruits are not only beneficial for health but are also delicious. Consuming fruits and vegetables like watermelon, melon, mango, papaya, grapes and cucumber can be very beneficial in this season. The amount of water in the fruits is high, which keeps the body hydrated. Include seasonal fruits and vegetables in children’s diet and encourage the elderly to eat easily digested fruits and vegetables.
Cold and Nutritious Breakfast:
To keep the body cool in this season, you can give smoothies made of milk and fruit, fruit chaat or yogurt snacks. This is a healthy diet for children. Light and quick breakfasts like oats, poha, upma are good for the elderly.
What not to eat in summer?
Avoid more oil, spices and fried foods. Eating more fried or spicy food in summer increases heat in the body and can cause problems like acidity or stomach pain. Children should also avoid eating fast food or heavy sweets outside. Increase the intake of your fluids, but avoid drinking excess sugar beverages, or too much soft drinks or juice.
