The abnormal heat that has formed in several regions of the Russian Federation can have a negative impact on the health of citizens of the country: the risk of exacerbation of chronic diseases increases, as well as the chances of overheating and worsening of the general condition.

In order to prevent the atypically high air temperature for May from affecting the normal course of processes in the body of Russian citizens, Rospotrebnadzor employees recommend following a few simple rules and observing preventive measures.

In particular, it is worth giving preference to light clothes of light shades, do not forget about the headdress before going out onto a sunny street and regularly ventilate the premises in which a person has been staying for a long time.

As for nutrition, it is best to give preference to light food of farm organic origin. The department’s experts suggest that Russians opt for food such as vegetables, fruits, dairy products, berry fruit drinks, high-quality tea of ​​different varieties, seafood and fish in general, as well as dried fruit compotes.

But it is better to postpone the consumption of meat products until cooler times, experts are convinced. It is also preferable to refuse sugar, alcohol and drinks - “power engineers” for the period of heat.

“Try to eat food in the morning and in the evening, giving up abundant provisions in the middle of the day, at the peak of heat,” they recommend in Rospotrebnadzor. “Do not forget to properly store food and monitor its sanitary and hygienic compliance!”