Beat the Heat: 6 Foods You Should Skip This Summer
BY: PURNIMA MISHRA
Think twice before reaching for those fries or fried chicken. These foods are heavy and hard to digest.
Fried & Greasy Foods
Coffee, energy drinks, and even some sodas can dehydrate you, exactly what you don’t want in scorching heat.
Caffeinated Beverages
As much as we love a kick of heat, spicy foods raise your internal temperature and make you sweat more.
Spicy Foods
Yes, it’s tempting, but ice cream’s high sugar content can cause energy crashes and even lead to dehydration.
Ice Cream and Sugary Sweets
Steaks and burgers are summer BBQ staples, but red meat takes longer to digest, which can raise your body temperature.
Red Meat
Cold beers and fruity cocktails might be summer favorites, but alcohol is a diuretic; it dehydrates you and messes with your body’s ability to regulate heat.