How To Keep Yourself Hydrated In Summer
(Nimrah Aziz, Karachi, Pakistan)
Water is a key for hydration.
Our bodies consists of more than half water and we use it in almost many body
functions from regulating body temperature to removing toxic waste to
lubricating joints to carrying oxygen to the cells. That is why we feel so
fatigue, moody and dizzy when we are dehydrated.
water is important but we also have other foods to keep us hydrated in summer
for example, 1) WATERMELON, this fruit contain 92% water. 2) CUCUMBER composed
of 96% of water. It is also rich vitamin K, vitamin B6 and iron. Cucumbers have
no saturated fats or cholesterol.
3) STRAWBERRIES contain 91% water, it is a rich source of vitamin C also which
helps in the absorption of oxygen in blood.
4) YOGURT, plain yogurt contain 80-85% water. We also get calcium and some B
vitamins (namely B12 and ribofalvin) from yogurt .
5) PAPAYA contains 88% of water, this fruit will help us to stay hydrated.
6) MINT gives refreshing and soothing affect in summer.
We should take 8 to 12 glasses of water in a day. We should also include half
part of our daily meals with fruits and vegetables just like ideal plates. In
summer, we should also plant some trees as to prevent yourself and others from
heatstroke specially in cities like Karachi.
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