Heatwave Nutrition: The Hidden Costs of Cooling Down The UK's recent heatwaves have left many feeling parched and depleted, not just from the lack of water but also from the energy sapping effects of cooking in a sweltering kitchen.
Amidst advice to eat hydrating foods and stay cool with cold drinks, some experts are urging us to rethink our relationship with protein and hot meals.
Dr Aisling Daly suggests that there's no need for more protein during heatwaves because its metabolic cost contributes significantly to body heat.