The most optimal guide of tips for the summer 2018, indispensable for you

Tips for summer 2018: Health

If you want to know what to do this summer or want to know health tips so that in this summer 2018 you have a great time and without any risk, here we have everything you need to know about it. Take care of yourself and take care of others.

  • Sunbathe:
    The sun’s rays are an ideal source of vitamin D, in addition to increasing our mood.
    But there is bad news, because UVA rays, although they tan our skin, can cause our immune system to fail and can not fight diseases properly.
    Reason why skin cancer can be generated so quickly.
    A tip for the summer ideal to fight the harmful rays of the sun without having to miss incredible outdoor moments are:
    Do not spend too much time under full sun, use a good sunscreen with SPF + 30 or more and avoid the sun as much as you can during your strength points (between midday and 4:00 pm).
  • Hydrate:
    It is vital in these hot seasons to be well hydrated. The most recommended is to use cold water to avoid dehydration. It can cause seizures, cerebral edema, kidney failure and even death.
    It is important to remember that drinks that have alcohol or caffeine can be harmful and can contribute to the body’s poor hydration process.
  • Exercise:
    It is important to use this time to do a lot of physical activity, such as go for a walk and / or practice some exercise or sport such as football.
    It is recommended to do 150 minutes of exercise a week.
    In this way you can avoid the risk of getting breast cancer and psoriasis, as well as help improve cognitive development (ideal for children and the elderly) and sleep.
  • Protect yourself from insect bites:
    Because sometimes the necessary attention is not given to this topic, many people end up in hospital wards.
    People who are allergic suffer even more, so it is recommended to use a good insect repellent, with DEET 30% to 50% or picaridin with maximum 15%
  • Healthy food:
    consumes high contents of vegetables, preferably raw, in salads, cold soups, etc. Some highly recommended vegetables are tomato, cucumber, zucchini and pepper.
    Also try adding sprouts to salads. These will help the nutritional value and proper digestion of food.
    Try to eat fruits every day to receive water, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants (incredible to fight the sun’s rays).
    Some recommended fruits are the peach, the watermelon or the melon.
    Also try to eat healthy fats daily. You can find them in virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds and blue fish.
    You should also remember that fish is always better than meat, in case you want to consume animal protein.
    Try not to eat in abundance, but part your meals at various times of the day looking for lighter meals.
    As we know, for this time ice cream will be an excellent companion.
    But we have a somewhat disturbing fact:
    Conventional ice creams do not contribute anything to nutrition and instead are loaded with sugar and additives.
    It is advisable to make homemade ice cream or eat fruit instead.