Doctor: Warm water is good, but if you like to drink iced water or iced coffee, try this method.

Here, Dr. Ridhima Khamesra, a renowned Indian nutritionist, health coach and researcher, explains it clearly.

Risks of drinking ice water

Dr. Khamesra notes: Drinking ice water can cause some harm in some people, according to the Indian Express.

Drinking warm water is good for your health, but what if you like to drink iced water or iced coffee?

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The body has a core temperature of about 37°C and the body needs to expend more energy to restore this temperature after drinking ice water. According to traditional medicine, ice water can reduce "fire" - the source of energy for all systems in the body and is essential for health.

There are certain health conditions that drinking ice water can aggravate, according to health news site Healthline .

Slows down digestion. According to traditional medicine, cold water can cause imbalance in the body and slow down digestion. Cold drinks shock the system. Iced coffee or iced tea, iced water may bring a refreshing feeling but can slow down the activity of enzymes, causing digestion to slow down. On the contrary, warm water helps digestion easier.

Makes respiratory problems worse. Studies have found that drinking ice water makes nasal mucus thicker and harder to pass through the respiratory tract. In contrast, chicken soup and hot water make breathing easier. So for people with the flu, drinking ice water can make nasal congestion worse.

Makes migraines worse. Research shows that drinking ice water, especially through a straw, doubles the risk of migraines in these patients.

Makes swallowing more difficult. According to a 2012 study, the pain associated with dysphagia, a condition that limits the body's ability to move food through the esophagus, can also be made worse by drinking ice water during a meal. However, drinking hot water soothes and relaxes the food pipe, making food and drink easier to swallow.

Therefore, doctors advise people with colds, dysphagia, migraines, or any chronic condition that leads to slower digestion to "abstain" from ice water.

If you like iced tea, iced coffee or iced water, take small sips.

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Doctors note tips for drinking ice water that are good for your health

If you enjoy iced tea, iced coffee or iced water, take small sips and avoid drinking it right before or after meals, notes Dr. Khamesra.

Research has found that the optimal water temperature is a cool 16°C. Drinking water at this temperature stimulates more fluid intake and less sweating.

Researchers concluded that drinking water at 16°C may be the best temperature for rehydration, especially when body temperature increases in hot weather or during exercise.

Most importantly, whether you prefer warm or iced water, make sure you drink enough water every day, according to health news site WebMD .

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-nuoc-am-tot-nhung-thich-uong-nuoc-da-ca-phe-da-hay-thu-cach-sau-18525041216411911.htm