Limit coffee, processed food during high heat index – expert

MANILA, Philippines – A heat expert on Thursday warned the public to limit their intake of coffee and processed foods as the country’s heat index hits dangerous levels in some parts of the country. Philippine College of Occupational Medicine – Zamboanga Peninsula Chapter president Dr. Abdul Javar Esturco noted that these common dietary habits significantly increase the risk of severe dehydration and heart complications. While Filipinos often turn to coffee to stay alert, Esturco explained that caffeine’s diuretic properties can be counterproductive during extreme heat, leading the body to lose vital fluids and electrolytes faster. READ: Cebu heat index may reach […]... Keep on reading: Limit coffee, processed food during high heat index – expert

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer