PETALING JAYA: As the hot and dry weather grips parts of the country, health experts have advised the people to stay hydrated, choose water-rich food and have lighter meals to help the body cope. Nutrition Society of Malaysia president Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty said maintaining adequate fluid intake is especially important during prolonged hot spells. Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Nutrition Department head Prof Dr Loh Su Peng said maintaining hydration supported the body’s natural cooling processes such as sweating and skin blood flow. Prof Loh said lighter cooking methods and reducing fried or heavy meals could lower internal heat production. Coalition of Traditional Malay Medicine Practitioners Associa­tion Malaysia founder and president Assoc Prof Dr Adzhar Latif said food considered “cooling” in nature were advisable during hot weather.

Source: The Star March 26, 2026 05:10 UTC