Vulnerable To Sickness And Dehydration, Food And Drinks To Avoid During Hot Weather

JAKARTA - The hot weather that has recently occurred in various parts of Indonesia needs to be watched out for, because it can interfere with the health of the body. Heat can cause the body to work harder to keep the body's temperature stable, which can make the body tired quickly, susceptible to disease, to dehydration.

Therefore, it is very important to choose the intake of food and drinks consumed during hot weather. It is recommended to choose healthy food and drink intake, and avoid some foods that can further disrupt the health of the body in hot weather, quoted from the Mayo Clinic, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

1. Hot food

Consumption of spicy food has indeed become a habit of eating most Indonesians. However, eating spicy food during hot weather is not recommended.

This is because spicy food can increase body temperature and make a person hot and sweat. This can trigger a higher reduction in water levels in the body, and can cause dehydration.

2. Fried food

Various foods that go through frying processes such as fast food and fried food are not good for health. Fried food can also trigger dehydration, especially if consumed in hot weather conditions.

In addition, fried foods are also difficult to digest so that it can cause a person to become obese if consumed excessively.

3. Ice cream

Consumption of ice cream during hot weather does feel refreshing. However, the consumption of ice cream when the weather is hot is actually not recommended.

When consuming ice cream in hot weather, the body must work harder to keep up with the cold temperature of the ice cream. The sudden cold temperature can also trigger inflammation in the throat, causing itching, coughing, or pain.

4. Caffeinated drinks

Caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea should also be avoided during hot weather. This is because caffeinated drinks contain a diuretic effect, which can increase the risk of dehydration if not balanced with other fluid intake.

The caffeine content can stimulate the kidneys to dispose of more fluids. In addition, caffeinated drinks such as energy drinks and soda also contain high sugar or other chemicals that can exacerbate body hydration during hot weather.