7 Foods That Can Dehydrate You This Summer

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5 May 2025

With the heat soaring, staying hydrated and energized is key! Watch out for these foods that can drain your body's moisture.


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Chips & Namkeen: Loaded with salt, chips, namkeen, and peanuts draw water from your cells, leaving you thirsty and bloated.


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White Bread: Refined carbs like white bread turn into sugar fast, leading to water loss. Swap it with multigrain options.


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Protein Bars: Often packed with synthetic protein and sodium, these bars can dehydrate. Try homemade date energy balls instead.


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Fried Snacks: Samosas, pakoras, fries — tasty but high in oil and salt, which worsen dehydration.


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Instant Noodles: High in sodium and additives, they dry out your system. Opt for wheat pasta with fresh tomato sauce.


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Pickles (Achar): Extremely salty and moisture-sapping, pickles can dehydrate you quickly in the heat.


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Caffeinated Drinks: Tea, coffee, energy drinks increase urination and fluid loss. Choose coconut water or fruit-infused water to stay cool.


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