Withtemperatures rising, your body needs more water and key electrolytes to carry out its normal functions.
According to theMayo Clinic, dehydration happens when you lose more fluid than you take in.
But dehydration doesn’t just occurbecause you’re not drinking enough H2O.
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Here are the 16 foods and drinks you should avoid when you’re dehydrated.
In translation, it means that it actually draws water from your tissues and depletes your body of fluids.
Moreover, the caffeine in sodas acts as a mild diuretic and causes you to urinate more frequently.
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For guidance on how to snack on fruit the healthy way, check out20 Most Filling Fruits and VeggiesRanked.
Coconut Water
Don’t let the “water” in “coconut water” fool you.
Per aFrench study, caffeine has a well-known diuretic effect and can inhibit sodium reabsorption.
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According to astudyinAmino Acids, energy drinks have fluid-robbing effects.
Research in theInternational Journal of Health Sciencesshows that they can cause gastrointestinal distress when drinking it during a workout.
To avoid getting dehydrated, be sure to sip on water in between alcoholic drinks.
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But this doesn’t necessarily mean you should stop eating asparagus altogether.
It’s an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, after all.
However if you suffer from kidney stones,the National Institutes of Healthrecommends avoiding the spring veggie.
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Artichokes
Artichoke has been used traditionally as a medicinal herb for its diuretic and digestive properties.
The veggie has actually been shown to have numerous benefits, including preventing cardiovascular disease and detoxing the liver.
Beets
As with several foods on this list, beets havediureticproperties.
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While eating them in moderation likely won’t leave you dehydrated, the ruby-hued veggies help flush the liver.
They’re also high in potassium, which helps eliminate fluid in the body.
The hydration status of the athletes was evaluated bi-weekly.
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Soy Sauce
Another salty item people often overlook is soy sauce.
The saltier the snacks, the thirstier you’ll be.
Instead of reaching for salty snacks, swap them for veggies andhummus.
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Frozen dinners are some of the worst offenders.
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