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Taking care of children’s health during summer season

New Delhi. The effect of heat is increasing rapidly across the country. Strong sunlight and hot winds have affected people’s daily routine. Small children need to be especially careful in this season. Doctors say that children’s bodies are unable to tolerate sudden changes in temperature compared to adults, due to which they can quickly become victims of dehydration and heat stroke. To keep children cool and safe this summer, health experts have advised to include 9 hydrating and cooling foods in their diet, which will help in maintaining their health.

water-rich seasonal fruits

The best snacks for kids during summer include watermelon and melon. Muskmelon keeps the stomach cool and protects from acidity, while watermelon contains about 92 percent water, which hydrates the body instantly.

Cucumber and Cucumber

Cucumber removes the problem of constipation and improves digestion. It contains 95 percent water and fiber, which can be given to children in the form of salad or slices by applying black salt.

curd and buttermilk

Curd works as a natural coolant along with increasing the good bacteria in the stomach. Giving cold lassi, buttermilk with roasted cumin seeds or fruit raita to children strengthens their digestive system and keeps their body temperature under control.

coconut water

Coconut water is a great natural electrolyte drink. It immediately restores the essential minerals in the sweat released from the body of children during sports and prevents the problem of weakness or dizziness.

Traditional Aam Panna

Raw mango panna is an effective remedy to avoid heatstroke. Children should be given sherbet made from boiled raw mango with mint, cumin and black salt before going out in the sun.

fresh mint

Including mint in the diet of children in the form of lemonade, buttermilk or chutney provides instant freshness to the body and prevents problems like vomiting and diarrhea.

lemonade

Lemon water rich in Vitamin C increases the immunity of children. By giving light sweet and salty lemon water instead of normal water, the balance of sugar and salt is maintained in the body.

Sattu sherbet

Sattu made from roasted gram is a desi superfood of summer. It is rich in protein and keeps children energetic for a long time.

basil seeds

Basil seeds have amazing ability to absorb body heat. By soaking them in water and giving them to children in milk, shake or shikanji, the body temperature becomes normal.

Expert advice: According to pediatricians, children should stay away from packed juices, extremely cold drinks and fried food during this season. The excessive sugar and preservatives present in them cause dehydration in the body. Apart from this, it is better for health to give children water from a pot instead of giving them extremely cold water from the refrigerator when it comes from direct sunlight.