Key Takeaways
Excessive heat can make you feel nauseous, weak, or dizzy.
You might even lose your appetite when its sweltering outside.
What Can You Eat to Cool Off During a Heat Wave?
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When planning a heat-wave grocery list, youll want to consider hydration along with the thermic effect of food.
This isnt a hard-and-fast rule, and everyone has different fluid needs.
During hot days, most individuals lose between 22.5 liters of fluids throughout the day, Fisher said.
What Foods Should You Avoid in a Heat Wave?
When we eat a popsicle or drink a very cold beverage, we get some immediate relief.
And so we will end up increasing our body temperature eventually, Childress said.
What This Means For You
Hydration is key during a heat wave.
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