Attention: Ice-cold drinks on hot days – you should know that!

Attention: Ice-cold drinks on hot days – you should know that!

When temperatures rise in summer, many people immediately think of cool refreshments that are supposed to solve the problem of heat. But not all drinks are beneficial for our bodies - this is what current recommendations and research results show. Ice-cold drinks in particular can be problematic. According to radiohochstift.de, they not only annoy our gastrointestinal tract, but can also cause diarrhea. This is because our bodies need extra energy to bring cold drinks up to body temperature, which can lead to increased sweating. There are better options!

Hot weather not only brings sunshine into our gardens, but also raises the question of the right thirst quencher. Experts recommend preferring lukewarm to slightly chilled drinks on hot days. Ice-cold drinks may have a short-term cooling effect, but their effect can be counterproductive. This is also confirmed by Öko-Test and the German Society for Nutrition: Drinks should be consumed cool, but not ice-cold. The right choice for refreshment is tap water and mineral water, which are still the best thirst quenchers.

Not all water is the same

Especially on hot days - when you quickly need 3 to 4 liters of fluid per day - it is important to drink regularly, even before you feel thirsty. According to verbraucherzentrale.de, water and water-rich foods such as melons, cucumbers and strawberries are excellent ways to healthily cover your fluid needs. Unsweetened teas or fruit spritzers, mixed in a ratio of 1 part juice to 3 parts water, also offer a tasty alternative.

There is bad news for all connoisseurs: alcohol and caffeinated drinks such as coffee should be avoided as they also dehydrate the body. This is also conveyed by Öko-Test, which points out that such drinks can hinder fluid absorption. Anyone who trains regularly or sweats a lot should pay attention to a targeted fluid intake and compensate for their losses with the associated sweat.

Strategies for hot days

So how can you best react to the hot days? Here are five simple tips for proper hydration:

• Morgens mit einem Glas Leitungswasser starten.
• Über den Tag verteilt regelmäßig trinken, auch in kleinen Mengen.
• Wasserreiche Lebensmittel wie Erdbeeren und Melonen genießen.
• Auf köstliche ungesüßte Tees als Durstlöscher setzen.
• Bei sportlichen Aktivitäten regelmäßig nach dem Getränk greifen und auch salzhaltige Snacks in Betracht ziehen.

As the summer heat hits us mercilessly, we should always remember: a good hand in choosing the right thirst quenchers can help us get through the hot days fresh and cheerful. The wise advice from the experts is the best recipe for this summer!