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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Summer heat, dehydration, and erratic eating habits can stress your digestive system. A happy gut is key to energy, skin clarity, and immunity. Here's how to keep it balanced.
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Drink plenty of water, including herbal drinks like fennel or mint-infused water. These soothe digestion, reduce bloating and help detox naturally.
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Include curd, buttermilk, or fermented foods like kanji and pickles. These are rich in probiotics that help balance gut flora and improve digestion in hot weather.
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Seasonal fruits like papaya, watermelon, and muskmelon offer hydration & fibre and combine them with chia seeds for a cooling, gut-cleansing boost.
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Do you often take late-night meals or skip lunch? These habits confuse your digestive clock, stick to regular meal times to prevent acidity and aid digestion.
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Heavy, processed snacks slow down digestion. Opt for roasted makhana, sprouts chaat, or a bowl of coconut water with soaked sabja seeds.
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Ginger tea in the morning or fennel seeds after meals can aid digestion; these herbs help fight inflammation and calm your tummy.
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Go for easy-to-digest foods like khichdi, curd rice, or vegetable poha. South Indian-style summer meals like curd rice and lemon rice are perfect for gut health.
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A post-meal walk or light yoga improves digestion and prevents bloating. Always remember that movement is medicine for the gut.
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Your gut needs extra care when temperatures soar. With the right food, hydration, and habits, you can keep your digestion happy and feel your best inside out.
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