【English Translation】

Summer brings many hot days, doesn’t it? During the hot season, it’s important to protect yourself from heat stroke. Drinking plenty of water is essential, but what you eat is just as important. Today, let’s look at some foods in Japan that can help prevent heat stroke.

1. Salt Candy & Salt Tablets

In Japan, you’ll often see salt tablets and salt candy sold during the summer. When you sweat a lot, your body loses salt as well as water. These candies and tablets are an easy way to replace the salt you’ve lost. They’re especially popular with people who work or play sports outdoors.

2. Umeboshi (Pickled Plums)

Umeboshi are rich in salt and are commonly eaten with rice or as part of breakfast. You can also find snack-sized dried umeboshi at convenience stores. They’re a great choice after sweating a lot, but remember not to eat too many because they’re high in salt.

3. Vegetables & Fruits

Vegetables and fruits with a high water content are perfect for hot summer days. Watermelon is one of Japan’s most popular summer fruits. Eating chilled watermelon can help you feel refreshed and cool. Cucumbers are another great option because they’re light, hydrating, and easy to eat even when it’s very hot.

4. Unagi (Grilled Eel)

Many people in Japan enjoy eating unagi during the summer. It’s packed with protein and vitamins, making it a popular food for fighting summer fatigue and staying energized.

5. Cold Noodles

Cold noodles, such as udon and sōmen, are a favorite during Japan’s hot summers. They’re easy to eat even when you don’t have much of an appetite and can help you feel cooler. For a more balanced meal, try adding eggs, meat, or vegetables.

To help prevent heat stroke, it’s important to replace not only water but also salt and nutrients. Add foods like umeboshi, watermelon, and other refreshing summer foods to your meals, stay hydrated, and enjoy a healthy, safe summer!

【Vocabulary List】

夏（なつ） – summer
暑い（あつい） – hot
続く（つづく） – to continue
熱中症（ねっちゅうしょう） – heat stroke
熱中症対策（ねっちゅうしょうたいさく） – heat stroke prevention
気をつける（きをつける） – to be careful
大切（たいせつ） – important
もちろん – of course
紹介する（しょうかいする） – to introduce
塩分（えんぶん） – salt; sodium
塩分チャージタブレット（えんぶんチャージタブレット） – salt tablets
塩あめ（しおあめ） – salt candy
見かける（みかける） – to see; to come across
汗をかく（あせをかく） – to sweat
少なくなる（すくなくなる） – to become less
とる – to take; to consume
梅干し（うめぼし） – pickled plum
入る（はいる） – to contain
具（ぐ） – filling
食べられる（たべられる） – to be eaten
おすすめ – recommendation; recommended
食べすぎ（たべすぎ） – eating too much
野菜（やさい） – vegetables
果物（くだもの） – fruit
水分（すいぶん） – fluids; hydration
多い（おおい） – many; a lot of
ぴったり – perfect; ideal
特に（とくに） – especially
スイカ（すいか） – watermelon
冷たい（つめたい） – cold; chilled
涼しくなる（すずしくなる） – to become cooler
食べやすい（たべやすい） – easy to eat
うなぎ – eel
たんぱく質（たんぱくしつ） – protein
ビタミン – vitamin
夏バテ（なつばて） – summer fatigue
めん – noodles
食欲（しょくよく） – appetite
涼しくする（すずしくする） – to make something cool
防ぐ（ふせぐ） – to prevent
栄養（えいよう） – nutrition; nutrients
しっかり – properly; sufficiently
食事（しょくじ） – meal
取り入れる（とりいれる） – to include; to add
過ごす（すごす） – to spend (time)

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