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depends on the amount of caffeine in them. For instance, the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee is not that much,” Frame said.Cooling down on a hot day with ice cream, Popsicles or an icy drink might give you temporary relief.
“It would be better to use a cold compress on the back of your neck rather than trying to ice yourself from the inside out,” she said.Food can be a major source of hydration. Unlike processed foods, which typically don’t contain much water and can be harder to digest, many fruits and vegetables are full of water and nutrition.
Scientists say to brace for more extreme weather and possibly a record-warm 2023 amid unprecedented temperatures. Plain water and low-sugar, caffeine-free drinks are ideal, experts say. Unless you’re playing a sport or exercising, you probably don’t need an electrolyte drink, which often has added sugar.
Aside from feeling thirsty, the best way to know if you’re properly hydrated is to assess the color of your urine, Frame said. “If it is a very pale yellow, like the color of light lemon juice, you are hydrated. If it is any darker than that, then you are dehydrated.”Beyond hydration, your body needs calories. Supplement hydrating foods with things that are higher in unsaturated or healthy fats and lean proteins, Wood said.
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