Summer heat is associated with profuse sweating, fluid loss. This also increases the risk of dehydration . The condition is a common cause of fatigue and tiredness .
To prevent health problems, it is important to drink water and fluids regularly , especially on days with high temperatures.
According to experts, we should drink at least 1.5 liters of fluids every day .
In summer, especially if we are exposed to higher temperatures during the day, water intake can increase up to 2.5 liters.
The more we sweat, the higher the body's need for water to maintain its homeostasis.
It should be borne in mind that fluid intake also depends on the individual characteristics of the organism.
In the summer it is recommended to consume drinks low in sodium chloride. We can refresh ourselves on a hot day with vegetable juice , such as tomato, or with kefir , which is slightly salted. This helps to reduce the loss of sodium chloride through profuse sweating in the heat, helps to normalize the water-salt balance.
Another suitable drink for the summer heat is tea , and it is recommended that it is neither hot nor very cold. According to experts, the optimal temperature for summer drinks is about 40 degrees Celsius. The hot drink helps to balance the body temperature with that of the environment. This way we lose less fluids.
Do not overdo the consumption of beer and other alcohol in the summer, experts advise. Alcohol dehydrates.
Eat foods high in water. These are: watermelon, cucumber, pineapple .