Can ice-cold water slow down digestion on hot days?
Drinking ice-cold water on a hot day can slow digestion, while heat stress alters gut bacteria and cold foods shock your system. Dehydration, increased sugar and alcohol intake, and a higher risk of foodborne illnesses are also common in hot weather. To boost gut health in heat, drink warm liquids, try fermented foods, replenish electrolytes, and avoid sugary drinks and excess chili.
