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Health

20 Things to Avoid Eating

During the Scorching

Indian Summer

To help you beat the heat and stay healthy, here are 20 things compiled by the
Seniors Today Team, that you should avoid consuming during the Indian summer

Summers in India can be brutal, with 1. Spicy and Fried Foods: Spicy and fried
temperatures soaring to unbearable foods can cause acidity, heartburn, and
heights. During this time, our bodies digestive discomfort in the summer heat.
undergo immense stress, and the foods They can also dehydrate the body and
we consume can either help us cope or increase body temperature, making you feel
exacerbate the situation. Certain foods hotter and more uncomfortable.
and beverages can increase body heat,
dehydration, and digestive issues, making
the summer months even more challenging.
To help you beat the heat and stay healthy,
here are 20 foods and beverages that you
should avoid consuming during the Indian
summer.

2. Alcohol: Alcohol is a diuretic, which
means it promotes water loss from the
body, leading to dehydration. Consuming
alcohol during the summer can cause heat
exhaustion, dizziness, and even heat stroke.

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