Foods to Keep You Cool

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Foods to Keep You Cool

 

 

 

 

July 14, 2006 - What you eat and drink can help you keep cool during the

summer heat.

 

First off, we all know to drink plenty of water and other fluids in a heat

wave. But how much? Chiropractor Jeffrey Sklar of the _Triune Wellness Center_

(http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/www.tri-une.com) , uses a simple rule of thumb.

Jeffrey Sklar, D.C./Triune Wellness Center: " Take your weight, divide it in

half and drink that many ounces of water. "

So a 130 pound woman should drink about 65 ounces, which equals about 8 cups.

Gurneet Singh, an acupuncturist with the practice, says according to

traditional Chinese medicine, the most cooling summer foods also have a higher

water

content.

Gurneet Singh, R.Ca./Triune Wellness Center: " Think about fruits that when

you bite into them they are very juicy, very tasty. "

 

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Items like that are apples, peaches, nectarines and oranges and other citrus

fruits. As for vegetables, eat more leafy greens, tomatoes and celery. Those

are all easy for the body to break down.

" You're also getting a lot of great vitamins, mineral, micronutrients and

antioxidants, which are going to help protect your skin a little bit. "

Singh advises cutting back on meats, which are harder to digest, and getting

more protein from beans. And surprisingly, spices, like ginger, or hot

peppers boost the body's own cooling mechanism.

" Add a pinch, sweat a little bit, but then cool off afterward. "

Another surprise, limit super-cold foods, like ice cream or ice cold drinks.

Those things actually make you feel more sluggish.

" Your digestive system actually likes things to be a little bit warm, so if

you can choose it's probably a little better that your liquids are at room

temperature. "

Two other cooling pieces of advice: don't stop exercising on hot days, but

maybe switch to a more gentle type, like walking or yoga. And try some herbal

teas like chrysanthemum, mint or chamomile. Add ice and a little honey, for a

healthy ice tea without caffeine.

 

 

 

 

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