Loss of fluids from the body is termed as dehydration. Especially in the hot summer season, dehydration can be harmful for us.
It is noteworthy that in the summer season heat as well as humidity would cause us to lose fluids at rapid rates from the body. We could get health issues like fatigue, headaches, dizziness etc due to dehydration. There are also chances of heat stroke or exhaustion due to dehydration and that can be severe. Without knowing the fact that certain fruits and drinks can lead to dehydration secretly, we consume them. These food items would cause water loss from our body or reduce water absorption.
There are several symptoms of dehydration such as dry thirsty mouth, darkish coloured urine, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps etc
These foods and drinks can cause dehydration secretly in us, Please be careful.
Salty snacks intake:
To flush out excess sodium, foods rich in salt require more water. This can cause dehydration when consumed in excess amounts. It would be superb to snack on fresh fruits, cucumbers and low sodium foods etc.
Caffeinated beverages intake:
It is known that by urination we could lose water from our body. Caffeine is diuretic and can cause urination leading to water loss. It would be superb to drink lemon water, buttermilk, herbal teas etc instead of salty snacks.
Sugary foods intake:
As our body would need more water to process sugar, intake of excess sugars can result in dehydration. It is good to eat fresh fruits to satisfy sweet cravings.
Processed foods intake:
It is worth mentioning that consuming processed foods containing salt, sugar, preservatives etc could speed up dehydration in us secretly. So, please take care.
Alcohol intake:
There are many who drink alcohol without knowing the fact that it would cause dehydration. In addition, alcohol intake can lead to various serious health problems too.
Energy drinks:
We drink energy drinks for the sake of energy. Not many would know that the energy drinks would have caffeine in them. This would speed up dehydration in us. So, please be carereful.
