Arabian secrets: Beat the heat with Moroccan tea and spicy meals
A heatwave is moving over Europe. The temperature will exceed 30 degrees Celsius. To handle the heat, use a method practised in Arabic countries; the high temperature won't bother you.
25 June 2024 13:06
Environmentalists have been raising the alarm for years—the Earth's temperature is getting higher, and there is no indication that this will change. In recent years, we've experienced record-high temperatures, and this year is no different.
How to cool your body during a heatwave? Forget about lemonade, cold compresses, or fans. Discover Arabian methods for dealing with high temperatures, and you will feel better quickly.
Drink this instead of cold lemonade. You'll quickly feel the difference
When temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius, we are talking about a heatwave. This phenomenon is particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, animals, and pregnant women. An hour in the sun can result in sunburn or even heatstroke. Doctors recommend staying indoors during such times.
Heatwaves in Europe are nothing compared to those in Arabic countries. High temperatures are a daily occurrence for them, often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. Residents have developed several methods to function normally during heatwaves.
Unlike Europeans, they avoid cold beverages in favour of... Moroccan tea. This sweet, hot brew is made with fresh mint. They drink it immediately after preparation. This is a clever solution because consuming a hot drink activates receptors on the tongue. This signals the body to start sweating to get rid of excess heat.
How to prepare Moroccan tea: You need sugar, boiling water, and fresh mint from the garden. Place the mint in a jug and add two heaping tablespoons of sugar. Pour boiling water over the mixture and steep for 10 minutes. When the tea cools down a bit, drink it in one go. After a few minutes, you'll feel the difference.
Add this to your meal. You'll cool down quickly
Residents of Arabic countries are known for their aromatic and... spicy cuisine. Almost every dish contains a small amount of chilli pepper. This spice acts as a preservative, preventing food spoilage, and also helps to cope with the heat. Chilli pepper contains capsaicin.
This organic compound is responsible for the burning sensation. It irritates pain receptors, which stimulate the sweat glands. The body starts sweating quickly and cools down. It's a simple way to help yourself on hot days. However, remember to drink as much water as possible. Aim to drink at least three litres of water daily to prevent dehydration.
