Beware of sugary drinks in hot weather: They may pose a diabetes risk

Stating that attention should be paid to consuming 1 glass of water per hour and that people who sweat excessively can replenish minerals with mineral water, Expert Dietitian Betül Merd said, "One of the questions we receive most often as the weather warms up is, 'How should we eat in the summer?' In the summer, we sweat due to the rising temperatures, and with this sweating, our bodies lose water and minerals. Water consumption is very important, and we emphasize this. We recommend 1 glass of water every hour. If we drink one glass of water every hour, we are awake for at least 12 hours a day, which means we will have consumed 12 glasses of water, and we say that this corresponds to 2.5 liters. We recommend mineral water for people who lose more sweat because there is a mineral loss there as well. If a person supports themselves with sports, there is even more water and mineral loss due to both the heat of the weather and the effect of the exercise. We say that it should be supported with both water and mineral water."

Betül Merd stated that both fiber and fluid needs can be met by consuming fruit, saying, "On the other hand, fruit consumption is very important. We get both fiber and fluids from there as well. We can consume fruits with high antioxidant capacity. Because allergic effects have increased during this period. In a situation where pollen-related and spring allergies are on the rise, consuming fruits with high antioxidant capacity is very healthy. Fruits with high antioxidant capacity are red fruits. Grapes can be included, and the consumption of strawberries, which are in season, can be increased. As the weather warms up, watermelon can be consumed as its price will also drop. These can be consumed."

"BEWARE OF CARBONATED AND SUGARY DRINKS"

Stating that the consumption of carbonated and sugary drinks can pose a risk of diabetes, Betül Merd said, "Consumption of carbonated and sugary drinks has also increased with the warming of the weather. Attention should be paid to these because they can also pose a risk of diabetes. We can sweeten them ourselves. We can make them fruity by crushing fruits and combining them with plain mineral water. However, we must stay away from sugary, fruity, and carbonated drinks that have added sugar."

News Source: İHA