Having Too Many Sugary Drinks? 6 Dietary Practises You Must AVOID Amid Rising Heatwave
Drinking carbonates or sugary drinks in summer is a common practise, but overindulgence can be problematic. Here are common dietary mistakes that one must avoid for a health summer season.
The scorching sun, relentless perspiration, and the constant need to quench your thirst. This is what a typical summer season day looks like. One must be extremely mindful about what one eats, drinks in this season. During summer season, as the mercury soars, focus on dietary habits should be made. Keeping the body hydrated is the first and foremost rule.One should keep a check on spoilage of foods too. The summer thirst can last longer make us wanted to drink sugary, carbonated drinks way more. Here are few common dietary mistakes that one must avoid.
6 SUMMER TIME DIETARY MISTAKES TO AVOID
- Not Hydrating Enough: This is one of the major mistake one makes in summer. Not keeping the body hydrated enough can lead to dehydration, heatstroke and further a domino effect of other ailments. Fluid intake is essential to maintain a decent balance of electrolytes or, salt in the body.
- Sugary Beverages: During summer, one has an urge to consume more sugary or carbonated drinks, juices etc. However, these temporary refreshments are good for instant gratification but impact the health. These drinks are high in sugar content that negatively impacts the health. It can lead to blood sugar spike, trigger obesity, weight gain etc.
- Processed Food: Overindulgence of processed food, again for instant gratification, has long term negative impact. Processed food or dry snacks are of the go-to food options when one embarks on summer vacation,. a quick weekend escape from the hot weather. But these snacks are often loaded with unhealthy fats, additives, preservatives etc.
- Missing Seasonal Treats: Ignoring season special fruits and vegetables is another common dietary mistake that people make. Include colourful variety of seasonal fruits and veggies entail a variety of vitamins, minerals and other required nutrients.
- Ignoring Meal Planning: It is important to plan your meals. Not doing so can lead to overeating, overindulgence in meals .
- Control on Portion Size: Avoid overeating. When portion size is not maintained, it may lead to summer bloating, constipation etc.
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