5 Things You Need to Avoid in Summer to Minimize its Impact

Summer season started and every year the temperature is touching high, as due to climate change ice sheets and glaciers on our planet are melting making the earth become hotter every year. So, you need to be very careful to minimize the impact of heat on your body as well as in your daily life.

Apart from making your environment cooler with fans or AC you also need to avoid various activities and avoid certain foods and drinks that are not meant to be used in summer. In respect of the same, we brought here what things or activities you should avoid during the summer season.   

What to Avoid in Summer?

Though there are certain things that you can’t avoid in summer like going outside for your school, college, workplace, office and shop daily essentials. In medical emergencies, you cannot avoid going to hospitals or buying medicines but there are certain things that you can avoid.

Five Things to Avoid in Summer

#1 Foods to Avoid in Summer 

There are certain foods to avoid in hot weather as they will not increase the heat in your body but are also not good for the digestive system and may cause the sweating or heatstroke in summer. Avoid consuming spicy foods, coffee, red meat and high-protein foods in the summer. 

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During summer also avoid fried, junk and processed foods as they have high oil contents and affect the digestion system. Apart from that any out street food sold in an unhealthy or unhygienic environment should be avoided during summer as they can make you ill.   

 #2 Drinks to Avoid during Summer

Just like food items, there are certain drinks not meant for consumption in the summer. In summer you should avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, sugary drinks, carbonated drinks, and energy drinks, as they can cause dehydration problems or make you feel hotter after consuming.

Also avoid tea, milk, milkshakes, coffee, canned juice carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar, as they are diuretics in nature and can cause dehydration. Though you should also avoid consuming alcohol during the summer, you can take beer in limited quantities. 

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#3 Fabrics to Avoid in Summer

After your food and drinks use of fabrics plays an important role in your daily life. In summer you should avoid certain fabrics like polyester, nylon, and acrylics, as they are made from petroleum, don’t breathe well and also don’t absorb sweat very well.

While on the other hand fabrics made from nylon can trap heat inside and irritate your skin. You should also avoid using fabrics made from rayon, velvet, leather, net, fleece and traditional wool. All these materials are not meant for summer, they will cause more heat and itching in your body. The best fabrics are cotton and linen cotton-made clothing materials.   

#4 Colors to Avoid in Summer

When it comes to choosing colors in summer you should avoid dark colors like black, blue, dark green, dark brown, purple, and red as dark colors absorb more heat than light colors. And I’m talking about choosing the colors in the fabric that you use to wear at your home or for the office.  

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Light shade colours like white reflect the light means less absorption of heat. You can try yellow, sky blue, light green, orange, pink and other light shades that absorb less heat. Apart from using soft summer colours to avoid heat in fabrics, you should also avoid dark colours in other objects. 

#5 Activities to Avoid in Summer

Apart from food and cloth, there are certain activities you should avoid in summers. Avoid heavy workouts or exercise, as it will raise your body temperature and make you uncomfortable. However, don’t quit the exercise to stay fit, do it early in the morning or you can do yoga.

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You should avoid cycling, instead, you can go for swimming. Apart from that also avoid going outside into direct sunlight, especially in the noon. You should avoid exposing yourself to heat waves, drink ample quantity of water to hydrate yourself, but avoid drinking the cold water in summers too.

Also Read: Health Benefits of Drinking Warm Water Daily Even in Summers

These are the few activities that can help you avoid the discomfort that arises in your daily life in the summer. However, it will not keep you away from the effect of heat but definitely minimizes the impact caused by to extremely hot environment during summer.      

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Making your lifestyle according to the atmosphere and environmental conditions will not only make you live with more comfort but also make your life easier to deal with or live with such extreme situations. And adjusting your daily activities as per the season will also help you to avoid getting ill, which usually happens with most people due to changes in the seasonal effects.