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Snacks

A snack consisting of a dairy product (milk, yogurt), grains (crackers, toast) and fruit will help us reach the dinner with energy, especially given that dinner is usually later than the rest of the year.

For children smoothies or yoghurt drinks chocolate and a snack are always well received by their color and flavor, so you can alternate with the milk.

Smoothies and yogurt help hydration and nutrition are of great value because they provide calcium and protein in milk and caloric value added depends mainly on the amount of fat and add ingredients such as chocolate, sugar, sweeteners , fruits, cereals, etc.

Dinner

Dinner with friends or partner are usually the stars of summer meals. Do not give up pasta and broth. The grilled fish are a good choice for a light dinner and tasty.

Attention to hydration

In the summer it is especially important to drink plenty of fluids, as heat increases the loss of water and minerals through the skin and therefore promotes dehydration.

This is especially important in infants and children, as having the most fragile skin dry out more easily and the elderly, where the sensation of thirst diminishes and may ingest less water than they need. Should also pay special attention to fluid intake when exercising or let us do a lot of heat and sweating increases.

The quintessential drink is water, it hydrates and provides no calories. But especially now in summer can include fruit juices and vegetable juices, or infusions of chamomile, peppermint, pennyroyal, valerian. The tea also cools and moisturizes but we must take into account that contains exciting that can hinder sleep.

Ice Cream

We can not forget the quintessential summer food: ice cream. They tend to like both children and adults and are a pleasure to which we need not resign. The sorbet or granita provide water and sugar and creamy ice cream made with milk provide calcium and protein. If you are handcrafted, also provide all the benefits of fruit, nuts, etc.

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