In the heat of summer, the right choice of drinks is not only a question of comfort but also safety. Some of them can cause dehydration, headache, cardiac rhythm or even heat stroke. Doctors emphasize that beverages that exacerbate dehydration or overload the body should be avoided.
Alcohol
even one glass of beer or wine can provoke problems. Alcohol expands blood vessels, exacerbating the effect of heat, and acts as a diuretic. This accelerates the loss of fluid and minerals, causing weakness, dizziness and increased risk of heat stroke.
Sweet sweet drinks
, circles and other drinks with a lot of sugar do not quench their thirst, but only increase it. They cause insulin jumps and energetic exhaustion. And yet - bloating and discomfort.
Coffee and black tea
have a diuretic effect. In combination with natural sweating in the heat, this leads to rapid dehydration. In addition, excess caffeine can cause tachycardia, nervousness and worsening.
Energy
caffeine, sugar and synthetic substances in energy are an explosive heart mixture in the heat. They load the nervous system, increase pressure and can cause heart attacks.
Milk and dairy cocktails
dairy products are difficult to digest in the heat, especially if you use them cold. It can cause nausea, swelling, severity. And yet - they perishable, increasing the risk of food poisoning.
What to drink instead?
The best choice is simple room temperature or slightly chilled. You can add lemon, mint or cucumber for taste and good.
