Why should we drink hot drinks in the summer?
In the summer when the temperature rises, we often like to use cold drinks and think that it helps regulate the internal temperature of the body, giving a refreshing feeling.
Drinking hot drinks will benefit your body when the outdoor temperature is high (Illustration: SP).
For the Tuareg people, who live in the hottest part of the world – the Sahara desert – they like their drinks hot. So what should you turn to when the temperatures peak?
In this article, you will discover that hot summer drinks have more benefits than you think.
Why should we drink hot water in summer?
We should know that humans are homeothermic, the body continuously regulates its internal temperature to maintain it at an optimal level of 37⁰C.
When we drink drinks that are too cold, especially when the outside temperature is high, the only thing it gives us is a fleeting feeling of refreshment.
In fact, by doing this we are disrupting our own metabolism as the body will have to expend unnecessary energy to regulate its internal temperature.
This gives us an unpleasant feeling of “warmth”. So when it is especially hot, it is much more beneficial for our bodies to consume hot drinks.
Drinking hot drinks won't feel as refreshing, but at least they'll save your body the energy it needs to use to balance its temperature.
Limitations of hot drinks in summer
Drinking hot water when it is hot is like sending a strategic signal to our body. When receiving a new source of heat, our body will automatically adjust to prevent our internal temperature from rising too much.
To achieve this, it will secrete more sweat. However, sweating participates in temperature regulation by releasing heat through the skin, helping to reduce body temperature.
That's why hot drinks indirectly create a cooling sensation. The problem is that our bodies lose more water (through sweating), so you have to drink more and more often.
Summer cooling solution?
The best solution is to drink warm (temperate) drinks at room temperature (i.e. not hot and not cold). The closer the drink is to 37 degrees Celsius, the less work the body has to do to regulate its internal temperature.
So, if you really want to buy yourself a nice cup of mint tea for the summer, remember not to drink it too cold. If you are someone who does not have the habit of drinking much water, you can also increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables, which are naturally rich in water./.
