5 nutritional secrets to shine this summer

From the first fine days, our body is delighted to flirt with the rays of the sun, sometimes without worrying about the small inconveniences that this can cause on the organism: dehydration, irritations, heavy legs...

But don't stress! By adopting a healthy and balanced eating routine, you will prepare your body to fight against its aggressors and reveal itself without complexes. Bye bye orange peel skin and dull complexion! It's time to discover our 5 nutritional secrets to triumph over summer because, as we know, beauty starts on the inside.

#1- Water: the best defense against dehydration

Because our body is composed of 70% of it, it needs to be constantly hydrated. More significant with the heat, water losses must be compensated assiduously and without even waiting to feel thirsty! Water, nothing but water, from morning to evening, in small quantities so that it can diffuse immediately into the body without "staying" on the stomach. You can, of course, enhance it with a sprig of mint, a slice of cucumber or a lemon zest: let your desires speak! Drink it fresh but never iced, or hot, in an infusion or a light coffee. How much should you drink in 24 hours? More or less 2 liters, depending on each person. The right benchmark? A trip to the toilet at least 5 times a day!

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The false friends of summer

Real sponges, sugary and alcoholic drinks absorb your internal water and dehydrate you… just like the salt hidden in effervescent tablets, Asian sauces, cured and smoked foods, anchovies, fermented vegetables, etc. Also avoid consuming too much protein which draws on your reserves: it takes, in fact, 7 grams of metabolic water to metabolize a single gram of protein. Finally, limit excess fats such as fried foods and sauces that are too rich, and sugars (chocolates, sweets, biscuits), and enjoy ice creams in moderation which, unfortunately, combine the two!

#2- Fruits and vegetables: the sacred alliance

Very rich in water because they contain between 85 and 97%, they are all a great addition to your summer recipes: cucumbers, salads, aromatic herbs, watermelons and melons! And if fruits contain sugars, rest assured: these have nothing to do with the white sugar we use in cooking or at the table: they are safe for insulin levels and blood sugar. In fact, they are assimilated gradually and gently for the metabolism, thanks to the water and natural fiber provided by fruits. So, treat yourself and go for variety. It's easy: just alternate the colors!

#3- Antioxidants: your anti-UV shields

The sun's rays are more intense in summer and the duration of sunshine is longer. Lighter clothing also means your skin is more exposed to UV rays ... And here are our natural defense systems that are activated to protect it! To support their efforts, offer your body natural antioxidants that will help it capture free radicals. All plants, fruits and vegetables, but also whole grains, tea, coffee or grape tannins are welcome to successfully fight the battle. And the more colorful they are, the richer they are in antioxidants ! So, focus on red or orange fruits, green, orange or yellow vegetables... A festival of vitamin tones to which you can add a touch of vegetable oil, ideal for better assimilation.

#4- Omega 3: the inner fortress

Extremely valuable for the body because they constitute the membrane of our cells, they are the guarantee of good health but also of supple and well-nourished skin. But unfortunately, they are lacking in our Western diet and we all lack them! The solution? Consume a tablespoon of rapeseed or linseed oil every day, and add a weekly portion of blue fish (sardines, tuna, lisette or mackerel) or "fatty" fish such as salmon, trout... Perfect for overcoming this deficiency and maintaining all of the skin's elasticity.

#5- Food supplements: your secret weapon

This is an interesting solution if your diet lacks natural and varied products or if it is simply complicated for you to follow a regular routine. Nutricosmetics are there to help you prepare your skin with complete peace of mind! A short one-month treatment, the natural cycle of renewal of the epidermis , will give you very good results. Just remember to anticipate taking your food supplements so that your skin is ready at the beginning of summer.

By choosing foods rich in provitamin A, vitamin C and essential fatty acids, you will give your skin everything it needs to be stronger and more beautiful under the sun. And above all, remember the essential rule of nutrition: treat yourself! So, let yourself be tempted by new taste experiences and take full advantage of all the flavors of summer.