The summer heat is upon us and it's time to think about staying cool. Here is a primer for making the most of Toronto’s warm summer weeks and staying cool while doing it.
The fitness experts at Eclipse Fitness tell us that regular exercise, often done outdoors, is just as important during the hot summer months as it is during cooler seasons. Unfortunately, outdoor activities can place people at serious risk of dehydration which can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It’s important to stay hydrated. If you're conscientious about drinking an adequate amount of water, make sure that you're not undermining your efforts with caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee, tea and colas. Health experts generally recommend drinking a minimum of 8 8-ounce glasses of water daily (more if you exercise). However, if you consume any caffeinated drinks - which have a dehydrating effect by increasing urination - you are essentially "cancelling out" the hydration benefits of the water that you do consume.
How do you counter this unwanted affect? Eclipse Fitness recommends that for every caffeinated or alcoholic drink you consume, drink an additional glass of water beyond the 8-glass minimum. And keep this in mind: The best time to consume fluids is before you are thirsty. It's best to drink on a schedule when it is hot outside.
The Pickle Barrel also has an effective and delicious way to deal with the heat – have a Smoothie! The Yonge and Eglinton location is serving up its popular summer cooler in many flavours including Pomegranate, Banana, Mango, Blueberry, Green Tea and Strawberry.
More Tips on keeping Cool from Wikihow.com
• Summer Clothing: Wear natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) rather than polyester, rayon, or other artificial fibers (with the possible exception of performance fabrics).
• Wear Light Colors: Darker colors will absorb the sun's rays and be warmer than light or white clothing, which reflects light and heat. Wear natural summer clothing.
• Cover Up: Covering up may actually keep your cooler, especially if the heat is low in humidity. In the scorching temperatures of the Middle Eastern deserts, traditional cultures wear clothing covering from head to toe. By protecting your skin from the sun beating down, you'll also shade your skin.
• Think cool. Read books about climbing Mount Everest, visiting Norway, or watch "March of the Penguins", "Ice Age", or "The Day After Tomorrow". You might not be physically cooler, but if your mind envisions a cold, you might feel a bit cooler.
• Eat spicy food. It's not a coincidence that many people in hotter regions of the world eat spicy food. http://www.metro.ca/en/on/home.html. Spicy (hot to the taste) food increases perspiration which cools the body as it evaporates. It also can cause an endorphin rush that is quite pleasant and might make you forget about the heat.
Taking break from the heat at Cineplex Silver City http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/TheatreDetails/SilverCity-Yonge-Eglinton-Centre.aspx is always an effective way to rejuvenate. Just arriving on screen this week --
• Inception: Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a sci-fi thriller as a skilled thief who can steal valuable secrets from someone's subconscious.
• The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Nicolas Cage is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan, who finds a reluctant protégé in his fight against the forces of darkness.
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