Today it's like this: I really want summer but it's also very very hotWe always start with good food to improve our daily lives.
And the summer season seems to be taking us in the right direction: physical balance and targeted nutrition.
We recommend that you replace fatty foods with light foods, sugars e rich in water suitable for fighting dehydration, replenishing sugars and mineral salts and protecting the skin from the sun.
Tanta fruit e seasonal vegetables, spices,, light protein sources and also a light dessert.
Let's see them together:
- Menta: it aids digestion and combats heartburn, which unfortunately is very common with the arrival of the heat.
- Melon: 90% water and a source of vitamins A and C and potassium. Regulates blood pressure, circulation, and skin.
- Cucumber: 96% water for an excellent ally of our skin and a load of calcium, phosphorus and sodium.
- Goji: the fruits richest in antioxidants and carotenoids in the world are extremely important for preventing tissue aging and protecting the beauty of skin, nails and hair.
- Zucchini: a vegetable rich in water, mineral salts and which stands out for its quantity of carotenoids.
- Apricots: this fruit, which protects the skin par excellence, has a large quantity of potassium, phosphorus and sodium and for this reason it is of great help in cases of anemia, especially in the summer months.
- Fishing: rich in vitamin C, potassium and iron, it is very important for its detoxifying, toning and restorative powers.
As animal proteins we recommend:
- FISH: sole
- STEAKHOUSES: chicken
- CHEESE: first salt
- And finally you can treat yourself to a little gelato as a snack or as an accompaniment to a rich seasonal fruit salad and dried fruit for a fresh and alternative lunch.
QUICK ANTI-HEAT TIPS
- Fruits and vegetables Rich in water, potassium, and minerals: apricots, peaches, melon, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes: at least 3 fruits a day and 2 vegetable dishes a day: a great idea is to make a nice fruit smoothie with an ice cube and 1-2 fresh mint leaves as a snack.
- Take, if necessary, some supplement based on magnesium and potassium salts.
- Increase water intake to 3 liters of water a day well distributed throughout the day.
- Light meals and with little fat.
- Slow down the pace : eat slowly.
- Beanie not too cold water: makes you sweat more.
Dr. Fabrizio Malipiero
Dietitian, Nutritionist and Pharmacist
Expert in Nutrition Education, Nutrigenomics, Preventive Dietetics and Anti-aging
AMIA Graduate – Italian Antiaging Doctors Association
Elected Councilor ASAND – Scientific and Technical Association of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Founder and Scientific Director docFaber Srl (www.docfaber.com)
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