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Now the weather is very hot, and temperatures in many areas have reached 36-37 degrees. In such a hot season, what should we pay more attention to? It is said that during the hottest days, you should not eat three meals, not have three sleeps, what specifically does that mean?
Do not eat three meals
Do not eat leftover meals
In hot weather, after food is left overnight, many bacteria will grow, especially in leafy vegetables. At the same time, leftover food can produce a small amount of nitrite class substances, which can transform into nitrosamines when entering the body, having a certain carcinogenic effect.
If you eat leftover meals for a long time, it will increase the risk of stomach cancer and colon cancer.
It is best to eat the food on the same day, eat it on the same day, and do not eat it again the next day.
Do not eat excessively
Many people have a decreased appetite in the summer, but when they encounter delicious food, they can’t stop. You should not eat too much at every meal, avoid overeating. Eating too fast can easily cause bloating, irritation, disrupt the digestive process of the stomach and intestines, and fail to digest food in time.
Avoid night snacks
In the hot summer, people have no appetite. In the evening, when it’s cooler, meeting a few friends to have some skewers, drink some wine, and enjoy the meal is very delightful.
After eating night snacks, if the time before bedtime is short, it will increase the digestive burden of the stomach and intestines, causing stomach discomfort.
Do not sleep too long
Avoid sleeping with emotional disturbances
In the hot summer, people’s emotions are easily fluctuated. If something unpleasant or overly exciting happens before sleep, it can lead to strong emotions. This can affect the quality of sleep.
Avoid sleeping with air conditioning directly blowing
Using air conditioning in summer is normal, but when sleeping, do not position the air conditioning vent directly at you, especially with low-temperature air conditioning. This can easily allow dampness and wind to invade the body, leading to joint diseases.
Many people sleep with the air conditioning on to get a good night’s sleep. However, the air conditioning blows hard, which can easily trigger rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis in the elderly.
Avoid sleeping at the desk
In summer, taking a short nap at noon allows the body to rest well and improves afternoon work efficiency.
However, many middle-aged office workers have the habit of napping on the desk. This habit is very unhealthy as it hinders the smooth transport of oxygen, compresses the blood vessels in the lower limbs, reducing blood flow, and increasing the risk of vascular diseases.
Do four things right
Hydrate in time
In hot weather, sweating a lot causes a loss of body water. If not replenished in time, the body will be in a dehydrated state.
Drink plenty of water, hydrate in time, dilute the blood, improve blood viscosity, and reduce the occurrence of vascular diseases.
Ensure sleep
Ensure an adequate amount of sleep so that the brain function can recover better.
In summer, with long days and short nights, feeling stuffy and irritable makes it difficult to fall asleep. If you can’t sleep well at night and have no time constraints, you can sleep a bit longer in the cool morning.
In addition, a proper nap is beneficial for health. During the hot afternoon, taking a nap helps lower the body’s metabolism and reduces heat production.
Napping can also balance hormone secretion in the body, reducing the incidence of conditions like myocardial infarction.
Eat light and nutritious meals
According to TCM, the summer is when the heart fire is prevalent, and the heart represents the utmost yang.
Therefore, during this season, in terms of diet, protect the body’s yang energy.
Avoid cold and raw foods, avoid greasy foods, and it’s best to eat light, easily digestible foods.
More vegetables, less meat, balance the nutrition intake, pay attention to the replenishment of potassium, and avoid low potassium conditions.
Avoid excessive sun exposure
During the midday hours of summer, the sun is intense. Prolonged exposure under the sun can easily lead to dehydration and heatstroke.
Use air conditioning moderately, ideally setting the temperature to around 26°C to avoid a significant temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.
Note: To eat less, sleep well, do four things right, make sure to remember these guidelines for a healthy lifestyle!
