A cold drink won’t save you in the summer – why hot tea and watermelon do more for your body than cold from a glass

The fastest and most effective way to cool and hydrate the body is with liquid heated to room temperature. Drinks that are too cold, in fact, make it harder for the body to absorb water, and also cause coagulation or thickening of fats, meaning you’ll have a harder time getting rid of subcutaneous fat pads.

Cold drinks also increase the risk of colds and other gastrointestinal problems. Intestinal chill is the last thing you want during your holidays.

The best way to cool and hydrate the body is by drinking hot tea, because it stimulates the process of sweating, which actually cools us down. People in the Middle East have been practicing this for thousands of years, and they also wear loose clothing that doesn’t absorb sweat.

It may sound unusual, but the best way to quench your thirst is definitely with fruit and vegetables. Watermelons come first, containing more than 90 percent water, but also many other minerals and vitamins. Watermelons regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, and have an extremely positive impact on our health.

In second place are cucumbers, which also have a lot of water, few calories, and lots of vitamins, especially A and C. Folic acid is also very important. Cucumbers also effectively reduce appetite.

Another very good source of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants is pomegranates. The juice is extremely important for maintaining skin elasticity. Pomegranates protect the skin from UV rays.

Avocado is another good thing for summer. It contains a lot of healthy fats, but not water. Although it’s not among the foods that increase hydration, its fiber helps the body retain water.

And mango also deserves a mention. It contains a lot of vitamin A and has an especially beneficial effect on sensitive skin, and helps fight acne. It cleanses the skin. Although fresh, ripe mangoes are hard to find in our regions, you can benefit from its active ingredients in juice form as well. Just make sure it’s natural and free from added sugars.



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