Jakarta –
These few days the weather in Indonesia was very hot in a shock. This condition needs to be anticipated by avoiding the consumption of certain foods.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued warnings about extreme hot weather that hit Indonesia in the last few days. This hot weather can trigger various diseases.
With the temperature that reaches the highest record throughout the country, people are encouraged to protect themselves from the bad effects of the hot weather. You do this by using sunscreen and consuming hydrated foods and fluids. However, there are also certain foods and drinks that must be avoided when the air is very hot that is rarely known.
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Launch various sources, here are 8 foods that must be avoided during hot weather.
1. Ice cream
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Contrary to trust in general, ice cream can actually increase body temperature higher than other foods.
Launching the mirror, cold foods such as ice loli or ice cream can increase the body’s core temperature because the body will compensate for rapid cooling carried by cold food. The body will also be more difficult to digest foods that are high in fat and sugar so that body temperature will increase.
2. Tea and Coffee
In extreme hot weather, of course tea and coffee are considered the most refreshing drinks. But this type of drink has a strong diuretic property, which means this drink naturally helps remove water from the body.
Launching Best Life, diuretic nature can greatly help the kidneys in removing excess water which in turn can reduce blood pressure. However, when the air temperature has soared, it is important to store as much water as possible. Therefore, the effects of diuretics like too much coffee can cause dehydration.
3. Mango
Fresh and mature mangoes seem to be a good idea in extreme hot weather. It’s just that mango is another food that can remove water from the body.
Because the mango contains high potassium, which is a natural diuretic. Eating too much mango during hot weather can trigger dehydration.
If you want to consume something sweet and natural, experts say that strawberries and melons can be a good substitute because of their high water content.
4. Diuretic vegetables
Some vegetables are also considered diuretics. Amino acids in asparagus, for example, are natural diuretics that can reduce water retention. Some healthy foods that are diuretic include shallots, garlic, paprika, artichoke, and fennel, which created the same effect.
If you want to eat these vegetables, try to balance the consumption with the consumption of water to maintain body hydration.
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