Stay Refreshed & Healthy This Summer | Expert Tips on Diet & Hydration | Dr. Priyanka Bhatt Sutharia

Hot weather increases the risk of dehydration, tiredness and heat-related illness. In this video, Dr. Priyanka Bhatt Sutharia, [add role, for example dietitian at Wings Hospital, Surat], shares simple summer diet and hydration tips to help you stay cool, energetic and healthy through the season.

How much water should you drink in summer? 

Most adults need around 2.5 to 3 litres of fluid a day in summer, and more if you sweat a lot, work outdoors or exercise. Sip water steadily through the day instead of drinking a large amount at once. People with kidney, heart or liver conditions, or those on water tablets, should follow their doctor’s fluid advice.

Which foods keep you hydrated? 

• Water-rich fruits such as watermelon, muskmelon, oranges and cucumber.
• Curd, buttermilk (chaas) and lassi without added sugar.
• Light meals with vegetables, dal and salads instead of heavy, oily food.

Choosing the right foods is one of the simplest summer diet and hydration tips to follow.

What to drink besides plain water 

Coconut water, lemon water (nimbu pani), buttermilk and homemade ORS help replace fluids and salts lost through sweat. Keep added sugar low.

Foods and drinks to avoid in summer 

• Sugary soft drinks and packaged juices.
• Too much tea, coffee and alcohol, which can increase fluid loss.
• Fried, very spicy and heavy foods.

Early signs of dehydration 

Thirst, dry mouth, dark yellow urine, headache, tiredness and dizziness. Seek medical help for confusion, fainting, very little urine or a high temperature.

Hydration after bariatric surgery

Staying hydrated is especially important after weight loss surgery, because the smaller stomach makes it harder to drink large amounts. Sip water slowly throughout the day, avoid drinking with meals (wait about 30 minutes before and after eating), and follow the daily fluid target set by your dietitian. These summer diet and hydration tips matter even more in hot weather for bariatric patients.

Book a consultation at Wings Hospital, Surat, for personalised summer diet and hydration tips, including diet advice before and after bariatric surgery.

Dr. Vikram Lotwala
Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
Wings Hospital, 1st Floor, Abhilasha Apartments, Madhuvan Circle, L P Savani Road, Surat, Gujarat
Phone: +91 99099 66056

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I stay hydrated during summer?

Drink water regularly through the day, eat water-rich fruits and vegetables, and limit sugary drinks, alcohol and too much caffeine.

What are the best summer diet tips?

Eat light, fresh meals with plenty of fruit, vegetables and curd, avoid heavy fried food, and drink enough fluids. Following simple summer diet and hydration tips helps you stay energetic in the heat.

How much water should I drink after bariatric surgery?

Your dietitian will set a daily target, often around 1.5 to 2 litres, taken in small sips. In summer, you may need more. Watch for signs of dehydration such as dizziness or dark urine.

Why is dehydration common after weight loss surgery?

The smaller stomach holds less at a time, and patients are advised not to drink with meals, so it is easy to fall short. Sipping steadily all day helps.