Laura Williamson | American Heart Association News

On a hot day, eating cold foods such as popsicles will make you feel cooler, but the effect is fleeting.

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As summer heat cranks up, our appetites may cool off

Digesting food and storing its nutrients uses energy, which generates heat, says one expert. Staying hydrated — which is always important — becomes even more so when temperatures rise.

By Laura Williamson | American Heart Association News