With temperatures reaching up to 30C in parts of the UK, many of us are struggling to stay cool, both during the day and night. There's much focus on what you should be doing – drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated and using clever hacks to keep cool.
But there are also certain things you should avoid doing, as they could be worsening the effects of dehydration.
Speaking to The Mirror, Rohini Bajekal, nutritionist and a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional at Plant Based Health Professionals, has warned of the importance of staying hydrated – and how to avoid getting dehydrated.