Tips And Tricks To Keep Cool And Hydrated During Heat Wave

1. Adequate hydration

2. Drink tender coconut water regularly

3. Drink buttermilk along with ginger and mint leaves

4. Eat watery fruits such as watermelon and musk melon, which hold a lot of water and make the body cool and hydrated

5. Avoid high protein sourced from animals

6. Avoid going in the sun, especially during the mid-day sun until 3 PM.

7. Wear light-coloured, loosely fitting cotton clothes for the skin to breathe well.

8. Avoid coffee and carbonated drinks.

9. Maintain adequate ventilation.

10. Drink fresh lime water and a pinch of salt and sugar to help with muscle cramps.

Inputs By: Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan,