How to escape the heat
Outdoor behavior on hot days
Undoubtedly, it would be much better not to appear on the street in such weather at all, you can get hit in direct sunlight. But, unfortunately, we are all adults, we still have to move to and from work. Although you can reduce the effect on the body of the sun. We will give you some simple tips on how to keep yourself out of the heat.
When walking down the street, try to pick up sidewalks shaded by trees and buildings. Decorate your own hair with a hat, preferably light colors and natural materials. Another know-how is summer umbrellas. If you are not afraid to be original, then get yourself this great accessory. If you already almost do not care how you look, then wet the scarf, put it on your head, just make sure that there are no drafts so as not to get sick.
House rules on hot days
If you are the owner of a miracle of technology - an air conditioner, then how to escape the heat is easier to tell you. To do this, simply set it to 18-22 degrees and cool down. If you do not have an air conditioner, there are, as old as the world, but no less reliable methods to cool the room. Ventilate the entire apartment before going to bed, but leave only one window open at night so as not to get sick in a dream. Cover all windows with foil or hang blinds that will keep out direct sunlight. If your curtains are dark, you should replace them with lighter summer ones, which will not absorb, but, on the contrary, will reflect the sun's rays.
What to drink on hot days
Asians represent how to protect themselves from the heat, who drink hot green tea containing a natural tonic element, tannin, which restores the heat exchange process in the body. If you can't drink hot, when everything around is already hot, and plain water is no longer good, you can use our recipes for hot weather drinks. After all, a drink prepared with your own hands, from natural products, is tastier, healthier, and can also excellently help to escape from the heat.
Iced tea with honey
We need: 0.5 liters of tea, 4 lemon wedges, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, 0.5 liters of soda water, any ice molds, boiled water.
Cooking. Arrange the lemon slices in ice cube trays, cover with boiled water and place in the freezer. Brew fresh loose leaf tea, add honey and refrigerate. Place ice on the bottom of the glass and pour over the prepared tea.
Homemade lemonade
Useful for us: 1 lemon, Art. a spoonful of sweet sand, 500 ml of water (boiling).
Cooking. Peel the lemon. Pour the juice from the pulp, peel it. Combine zest, juice, sugar. Pour the mixture with boiling water. Wait an hour, then remove the zest. Chill the drink.
What can you eat in the heat
In the heat, you don't feel like eating, but you can't starve. In hot weather, it is better to eat salads for a side dish, and not pasta and potatoes. It is better to eat light meat (rabbit, poultry), but not pork, which puts a lot of stress on the liver and blood vessels. In order not to get poisoned in the hot season, do not cook for future use, do not take food in stores from trays.
recommend to be careful with ice cream. You should refuse alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee. Take care of yourself, enjoy the summer.
Author: Zhanna Sh. (Specially for Calorizator.ru)
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