The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning on Monday and Tuesday in much of England, from London and the South East up to York and Manchester. The warning is in response to extreme weather conditions, with parts of the UK expected to reach 41C. There are many steps you can take to protect yourself against the harms of a heatwave and some may come as a surprise.
Topping the list of surprises is to avoid eating asparagus, advises Forbes Advisor united with qualified nutritionist Abi Roberts.
Ms Roberts explained: “Surprisingly, asparagus is one of the least hydrating foods.
“This is because it is a natural diuretic which rids the body of excess fluid — meaning you need to wee more and you lose the fluid that you consume.”
As Ms Roberts pointed out, diuretics also help your body to get rid of salt, “so are useful for the body, but should be consumed in moderation”.
