Increase Fluid Intake – Prevent Dehydration

Summer is notorious for extracting moisture from our bodies in the form of vapor. There is an extreme shortage of water and minerals in the body during this time of the year, which sometimes leads to death, a condition called dehydration. Every year during summer, this dreadful health hazard claims several lives in tropical countries like India. This year it's not going to be any different. So, before you fall a prey to this blistering heat, check out the tips on how to prevent dehydration:

• - Water, water, and more water! Drink 10 to 12 glasses a day as the bare minimum. And don't use thirst as an indicator for staying hydrated. Just drink a glass whenever you feel like.
• - Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages such as coffee, and soft drinks as much as possible, as they only increase the effects of dehydration.
• - Specially formulated sports drinks work great as mineral supplements for body on hot summer days.
• - Take more of whole fruits, specially melons and cucumbers as they are high on water content.
• - Water-based preparations of pulses and lentils, puffed rice soaked in water, and coconut water should be take in adequate quantities to protect body from the harmful effects of dehydration.
• - Parents, be more careful about your kids' health. Children are more susceptible to dehydration. So, make sure you are including enough fluids in their diet.