The second half of the summer, as always, is characterized by consistently high air temperatures, which all regions of Ukraine suffer from.
We asked Oleg Shvets, president of the Association of Dietitians of Ukraine, public health consultant of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, to talk about how to improve well-being in the heat by reviewing nutrition and drinking regime.
What should you choose for food?
Fruits, berries and vegetables.
Unlike most other foods, fruits, vegetables and berries contain the maximum percentage of liquid. Therefore, they are easily digested, are a source of nutrients and restore the water balance.
Choose plant foods with the highest water content: berries, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and bell peppers, dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, lettuce, kale, etc.).
Such products do not require additional cooking, so you will not be affected by the additional heat energy that spreads throughout the home during cooking.
Liquid and drinks
Plain water that does not have a salty, sour, alkaline or bitter taste, drinks without sugar, caffeine, alcohol and calories are the best sources of fluids. If you do not exercise or engage in high-intensity/long-duration physical activity, you do not need a drink with extra electrolytes. These drinks usually also contain too much sugar.
The need for liquid is most accurately reflected by the feeling of thirst. Drink as soon as you remember water and feel dry in your mouth. An additional indicator of the proper amount of fluid in the body is the color of urine. It should be light yellow. Darker shades, especially closer to brown, indicate that you should drink more water.
If you feel unwell
Illness, especially accompanied by such dangerous symptoms as dizziness, a significant increase or decrease in blood pressure, pain behind the sternum, pronounced heartbeat, impaired vision, speech, sensitivity and movements in the limbs is a reason for urgent medical attention.
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Source: Ministry of Health
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