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spoiled food even more dangerous during
the summer. Always check for signs of
spoilage before consuming any food.
3. Caffeinated Beverages: Drinks like
coffee, tea, and sodas contain caffeine,
which is a diuretic and can contribute
to dehydration. Try cutting back on the
cold coffees and instead, opt for hydrating 6. High-Protein Foods: Proteins are
beverages like coconut water, buttermilk, or difficult to digest and can generate more
nimbu pani. metabolic heat, making the body feel hotter.
Limit your intake of high-protein foods
like red meat, eggs, and legumes during the
summer
4. Raw or Undercooked Meat and
Seafood: The risk of food poisoning
increases during the summer months as 7. Packaged and Processed Foods:
bacteria thrive in warm temperatures. Many packaged and processed foods
Consuming raw or undercooked meat and contain preservatives, artificial colours,
seafood can lead to severe gastrointestinal and additives that can be harmful when
issues. consumed in excessive amounts, especially
during the hot summer months.
5. Stale or Spoiled Food: High
temperatures provide an ideal environment 8. Sugary Desserts and Sweets: While
for bacteria to grow, making stale or they may seem tempting, sugary desserts
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