If you haven’t heard, some parts of the country have been experiencing a major heat wave this week, and it’s moving east this weekend and into next week.
The National Weather Service put out an advisory, warning people in areas with extreme heat to avoid “heavy foods,” or meals high in protein, because they can raise your body temperature.
You should also avoid alcohol and coffee, even ICED coffee, because those drinks can speed up dehydration.
And you should also avoid leaving your children and pets in your vehicle, particularly outside in the sun. But really, ANY TIME. (This seems obvious, but unfortunately, there’s a reason they keep telling people NOT to do this.)
The NWS suggests keeping yourself hydrated with water and sports drinks, protecting your skin by using sunscreen anytime you’re outside, and, if you can, avoid being outside in the middle part of the day as much as possible.
(You can find more on this “heat dome” at Weather.com.)
