Archive for July, 2009

The heatwave is expected to continue over the weekend with a system of high pressure coming from Northwest Africa, the Meteorology Service said yesterday with temperatures expected to reach a minimum of 41 degrees Celsius

Eleni Andreou Registered Clinical Dietician suggests people eat lighter and drink 8-12 glasses of water during the day, and also fresh juice and milk.

Meals should be low fat such as fish, vegetables, boiled pasta, chicken, salads and fruits.

During hot days people must avoid alcohol, sugar and caffeine as they are dehydrating and can cause sunstroke. Read the rest of this entry »