There are many uses of ice cubes. Many people are probably not aware that ice cubes can be used for many other things apart from cooling. Well, here are a few things you can do with ice cubes.
1. Cooling drinks
This is the most common use of ice cubes. During hot weather, you can add one or two pieces of ice cubes to your glass of water or tumbler of beer. The ice cube will absorb heat from the drink and lower its temperature.
2. Stop swelling
Ice cubes can also be used to stop or reduce swelling. Just take two or three pieces of ice cubes and wrap them inside a cloth. Press the cloth on the affected area. By constricting the blood vessels, ice cubes reduces blood flow and thus stop swelling in case of blisters or bruises.
3. Reduce muscle pain
You have probably seen first aiders carrying ice cube boxes during sports and gymnastics, haven’t you? Well, the ice cubes come in handy in case of muscle pull or any other muscle-related pains. According to a health and fitness site www.bolyywoodshaadis.com, ice cubes help reduce muscle pain and inflammation.
4. Preserving food
If you do not have a refrigerator, you can still make do with ice cubes to preserve those fruits, vegetables and even meat. Because they melt with time, ice cubes can be used to preserve food for only a short time.