Summer 2025: 5 tips to beat the heat

5 ways to stay cool this summer File Pic Mid-Day Lifestyle By Raaina Jain Published May 12, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Choose cotton fabric Being lightweight and breathable, cotton is the best fabric during summers. Not only cotton clothes, but also opt for cotton linen at home. Pic: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Opt for light meals Opt for light, easy-to-digest meals to save energy. Include refreshing, water-based veggies and fruits like cucumber and watermelon. Pic: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Stay hydrated Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water and other refreshing drinks like nimbu paani and buttermilk that have a cooling effect. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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