{"id":83452,"date":"2016-07-19T02:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=83452"},"modified":"2016-07-19T13:37:46","modified_gmt":"2016-07-19T20:37:46","slug":"how-to-stay-cool-in-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-stay-cool-in-the-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"No A\/C? Beat the Heat With These Easy Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer heat is officially in its prime and you don&#8217;t have A\/C &#8212; don&#8217;t freak out, though.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve got plenty of tips and tricks that will help you keep cool, even when it&#8217;s 100 degrees out. From your choice of bed linens to the types of food you eat, read on to learn how to chill out (literally!).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/06052103\/Coconut-Mint-Mist.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-83562 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/06052103\/Coconut-Mint-Mist.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut Mint Mist\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/06052103\/Coconut-Mint-Mist.jpg 550w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/06052103\/Coconut-Mint-Mist-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/06052103\/Coconut-Mint-Mist-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><strong>Use a Cooling Mist<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of our favorite ways to keep cool is with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/littlebarnapothecary.com\/products\/coconut-mint-cooling-mineral-mist\" target=\"_blank\">Little Barn Apothecary&#8217;s Coconut + Mint Cooling Mineral Mist<\/a>. It&#8217;s\u00a0a mixture of virgin coconut oil, rich sea minerals, pure aloe water, and mint &#8212; which is the key player of this mist, as it has a cooling property. Keep it in the fridge for an even more chilling afternoon treat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-84418\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_361901531\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531.jpg 5616w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18143300\/shutterstock_361901531-295x195.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>Switch\u00a0Your Sheets<\/strong><br \/>\nTo keep cool, make sure you&#8217;re using the right sheets. Look\u00a0for airy, breathable fabrics like Egyptian cotton and leave\u00a0your sexy\u00a0satin sheets for cooler temps. It&#8217;s also key to look for lighter colors like grays, whites, and pastels. Bonus: throw your sheets in the freezer an hour before hitting the sack for the ultimate cool-down bedtime experience!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18104403\/Spicy-Food.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84367 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18104403\/Spicy-Food.jpg\" alt=\"Spicy Food\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><strong>Eat\u00a0Spicy Food<\/strong><br \/>\nEating spicy food on a hot summer day may sound unpleasant, but it will actually cool your body down. In spots like Thailand and India, eating spicy foods all day long is the norm. Curries and chiles stimulate your heat receptors and cause you to\u00a0sweat, triggering\u00a0your body to cool off naturally.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18104616\/Cold-Shower.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84368 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18104616\/Cold-Shower.jpg\" alt=\"Cold Shower\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><strong>Take a\u00a0Lukewarm Shower<\/strong><br \/>\nContrary to belief, taking a lukewarm shower will actually cool you down way more than a freezing cold shower. When water is slightly warm, it will bring down your core body temperature. In other words, when you step out, you&#8217;ll feel super clean and cool.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18131500\/Swimming-Pool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84396 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18131500\/Swimming-Pool.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming Pool\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a><strong>Find a\u00a0Swimming Pool<\/strong><br \/>\nNo backyard pool? No worries. Check your local\u00a0Parks &amp; Recreation website for info on nearby community pools. If you&#8217;re located in a bigger city,\u00a0you can also search for\u00a0hotel pools and rooftop pools.\u00a0Many places now offer day passes and memberships. Just sayin&#8217;!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18131944\/Blow-Dryer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84397 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18131944\/Blow-Dryer.jpg\" alt=\"Blow Dryer\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><strong>Let\u00a0Your Hair Air Dry<\/strong><br \/>\nBlow drying your locks in the sweltering heat is no pleasant task.\u00a0Lucky for us, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/beachy-hairstyles\/\" target=\"_blank\">beach waves<\/a> and texture are all the rage right now. Save yourself from sweating before you even leave your house by letting your hair air dry. Spray in your favorite styling product (we like the FabFitFun Every Day Beach Waves Spray) and be on your merry way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18132819\/Popsicle1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18132819\/Popsicle1.jpg\" alt=\"Popsicle\" width=\"413\" height=\"550\" \/><\/a><strong>Make Icy Treats<\/strong><br \/>\n&gt;Popsicles are a summer staple, and they just so happen to be a tasty way to cool down in the case you don&#8217;t have air conditioning. All you need is a <a href=\"http:\/\/shopbetches.com\/products\/betchcicles-champagne-pops\" target=\"_blank\">popsicle mold<\/a>,\u00a0fruit or veggie ingredients, and a freezer. Here are some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/betchsicles-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">fave\u00a0ice pop recipes<\/a> to cool down!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18133444\/Grill-Out1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-84402 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18133444\/Grill-Out1.jpg\" alt=\"Grill Out\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><strong>Don&#8217;t Cook Inside<\/strong><br \/>\nCooking via stovetop or oven will make your house feel like it&#8217;s one million degrees hotter. Our advice? Stick to grilling. You can make delicious foods\u00a0like kabobs, grilled chicken for salads, and more!<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Summer heat is officially in its prime and you don't have A\/C -- don't freak ...","author":252529,"featured_media":84359,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18100952\/Cool-Down-Summer.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/18100952\/Cool-Down-Summer.jpg","formated_date":"July 19, 2016","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#57e07c","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83452"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/252529"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83452"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83452\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}