Britain faced the hottest day ever recorded in July on 19th of July as a heat wave swept much of Europe. Temperatures hit 96.6 degrees south of London �" so hot some road surfaces melted. There was little London officials could do besides tell people to carry a bottle of water.
Elderly people are most vulnerable because they don’t drink enough water, which lowers blood pressure overall. When it’s this hot, we lose about a litre of water a day just by sweating. People should be drinking at least 2-3 litres of water each day.
70,000 residents were urged to cut water use in Shrewsbury while in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Cardiff water supplies were affected.
The water saving was particularly noticeable on hotter days. Duncan McCombie, Thames Water customer service manager, said. "We want to say a big thank-you to all our customers who have been saving water during the drought, but with July temperatures soaring we do very much need them to keep up the good work.
Across Europe, officials warned citizens to stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water. The hot weather �" up to 97 degrees in Paris on Wednesday �" recalled the record-breaking 2003 heat wave that left 15,000 people in France dead of dehydration and other problems.
In France, advice was broadcast day and night on radio and television with reminders to drink water and stay indoors. Drinking water was essential on a day when dehydration was a legitimate concern for anyone outside.
The key word in discussing dehydration is water. To dehydrate means 'to remove water.' Dehydration occurs when more body fluid is lost than taken in. Sixty percent of total body weight comes from water. The body cannot function without water.
Fiber is not a nutrient, since it passes through the body undigested. But eating fiber substantially reduces cholesterol and may help lower blood pressure. A high fiber diet may lower the risk of colon cancer and can control sugar levels in diabetics. Fiber may even help you lose weight by filling you up without a lot of calories. Some common sources of fiber are bread, cereals, brown rice, strawberries, pears and vegetables, especially ones with edible stalks and stems such as broccoli and carrot.
Diet rich in fiber fills you up without filling you out, keeps you regular, helps lower your cholesterol level and may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. The nutritionists advocate getting at least 20 grams per day. A breakfast of oatmeal, whole wheat toast, a pear and a banana would give you more than half that amount. The highest fiber foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
Water is the most essential of all nutrients. Muscle contains almost three times more water than fat. Water lubricants joints, regulates temperature and provides the body with minerals and essential fluids. The average man should get at least two quarts a day, or about eight glasses, if you are physically active, you could easily need to double that.
Common Rules of Diet for Good Health
1.Keep low the consumption of red meat, primarily beef and lamb and substitute fish and poultry, legumes and grains, nuts and seeds. 2.Avoid excess salts and sugar 3.Substitute low fat milk for whole milk, low fat cheese for high fat cheese. 4.Substitute polyunsaturated margarine and vegetable oils for utter, lard and bacon fat. 5.Eat plenty of fruits, and green leafy, as well as yellow vegetables, raw and cooked. 6.Eat breakfast especially of high fiber foods and fruits. 7.Get seven or eight hours sleep at night 8.Avoid smoking 9.Exercise regularly. Keep weight normal in relation to height. 10.Drink only in moderation (a glass or two of wine or beer per day).
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