Key Points
As such, if you are planning to step outside, it is essential for you to save yourself from the risks of heatstroke and dehydration..
Explaining that when the body is exposed to high temperatures, it produces more sweat to cool down, which leads to dehydration and loss of important nutrients, Neha Pathania, Chief Dietician, Paras Health, Gurugram said, A balanced and nutritious diet can provide the body with the necessary electrolytes, minerals, and fluids needed to maintain proper hydration levels and prevent heat stroke..
If you want to lower your chances of heat stroke, it is important to avoid certain foods that can contribute to dehydration and heat-related illnesses, according to the expert..
*Salty foods: Foods high in salt can contribute to dehydration by making you thirstier and increasing water loss from the body...
Concluding, Pathania said, To lower your risk of heat stroke, it is important to focus on a balanced and nutritious diet that includes plenty of water-rich fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources, and whole grains..
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