The nutritionist named the water norm in summer and warned against icy

Nutritionist Alla Makarova told how much water you need to drink in the summer, and explained the danger of ice. In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, June 10, the specialist advised to give up sugary sodas and juices in the heat, as the high sugar content can contribute to dehydration of the body.

According to the expert, instead of ice water, it is better to choose water at body temperature or slightly warmer, so as not to create additional stress on the body and gastrointestinal tract. She also noted that there is no universal norm of 2 liters of water — it is recommended to calculate the required volume of liquid based on body weight: 30-40 ml per 1 kg of weight.

Makarova added that concerns about swelling due to drinking water are often unfounded. She named table mineral water, as well as water with lemon, mint or cinnamon, as optimal drinks. According to her, it is better to drink in small portions throughout the day, rather than large amounts at a time.

Also on June 10, Roskachestvo reported that the need for water increases in the heat and the usual drinking regime needs to be adjusted. An adult is usually recommended to drink about 30 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day.

Earlier on June 10, doctor Nuria Dianova warned against excessive consumption of sugary carbonated drinks in the heat. According to her, they do not quench thirst and contribute to the development of insulin resistance, notes 360.ru .

Also on this day, nutritionist Kristina Nikiforova, in an interview with RT, told which drinks and food will help to make you feel better in the heat. So. She called for drinking rhubarb compote or green apples without sugar and plain water with the addition of a third of a teaspoon of sea salt per liter, which restores the sodium balance.

Earlier, on June 9, nutritionist and endocrinologist Anton Polyakov stressed that in hot weather it is especially important to quench thirst properly so as not to harm the body. According to him, it is better to choose cool mineral or carbonated water, the website writes kp.ru .

Before that, on June 8, general practitioner Anastasia Polyakova called for giving up alcohol in the heat. It disrupts thermoregulation and increases the risk of overheating of the body, according to RIAMO.