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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Brits urged to do one important thing when flying abroad this summer
Founder of Vidrate, Nick Hird, shares his expert tips for staying hydrated on aeroplanes and beating the heat on holiday - especially if you are keen to drink alcohol British holidaymakers heading to sunny destinations are being advised to keep this one tip top of mind for their health and safety. To ensure you enjoy the summer heat responsibly, a hydration expert shares their best tips to stay safe and comfortable. Nick Hird, founder of Vidrate, shares his tips on how to keep the whole family hydrated while flying, as well as during the rest of your trip. First and foremost, Nick says flying can be more dehydrating than people realise. " Cabin air is far drier than what we're used to as planes are kept at lower humidity levels than a normal room, typically around 10-20% lower," explains Nick. "As a result, your body loses more water through the skin and respiratory system faster, which can lead to a greater risk of dehydration, even on short-haul flights." However, while you may be inclined to gulp down water to reverse the damage Nick says this isn't the solution. 'Drinking large volumes of water in a short amount of time can actually be harmful due to the levels of sodium in your system diluting down to dangerous levels, which can induce nausea and even vomiting in some cases.' He advises air passengers to instead sip on water over a longer period to prevent sodium levels from diluting. Supplementing hydration levels with electrolyte drinks before or during takeoff can also help. Nick also stresses the importance of keeping children hydrated during travel to reduce their risk of travel-related illnesses. He suggests carrying a reusable water bottle as a simple way to promote hydration, keeping it full with 'water, juice or child-safe electrolyte sachets'. 'Another way you can help keep children hydrated is by giving them water rich food to eat, such as watermelon, cucumbers and tomatoes,' says Nick. 'These foods all have over 90% water content, so consuming them can contribute significantly to hydration.' Finally, Nick says you should avoid food and drink that can increase dehydration - though some of these are holiday staples. 'Alcohol, caffeine and sugar all have dehydrating effects, which can be amplified by high temperatures and increased activity levels on holiday,' he explains. However, you don't need to cut these out completely. Instead Nick recommends consuming alcoholic and caffeinated beverages in moderation. 'These should be limited during the day and instead replaced with water or electrolyte drinks to help stay hydrated.' He recommends a practice known as 'zebra striping' if you plan on drinking alcohol on holiday. The practice involves drinking a glass of water for every alcoholic drink you have and alternating between the two. 'This means that whilst the alcohol is having dehydrating effects, the water helps to prevent this from being too severe, helping you to remain hydrated and hopefully help with the hangover the next day too,' Nick concludes.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT goers urged to pack one item this weekend to stay hydrated in 29C heatwave
This weekend is set to be scorcher and enjoying music is thirsty work Scots are set to sweat this weekend at TRNSMT, as 150,000 revellers descend on Glasgow Green in a 29C heatwave hotter than Tenerife. But although many festival-goers will be glad of the sun, it's important to stay safe throughout the festival that lasts from July 11 until July 13. Drinking alcohol dehydrates your body, and boozing combined with searing heat can be a dangerous combination that could lead to heat stroke. So, while you're watching 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro or Snow Patrol this weekend with a few drinks, you need to be keeping yourself hydrated as well. With this in mind, Nick Hird, hydration expert at Vidrate, has shared his advice on how to stay hydrated when drinking alcohol during TRNSMT. Here is his expert advice. How to stay hydrated at TRNSMT Drink electrolytes Nick says: 'One way you can help to lessen the effects of dehydration from drinking alcohol is to supplement your consumption of alcohol with electrolyte powders. "When you lose fluids from drinking alcohol, you also lose electrolytes so replenishing them helps your body retain water more effectively." The expert recommends drinking an electrolyte sachet in water before having alcohol to pre-hydrate and help mitigate the dehydrating effects of alcohol. He also advises having one before bed after boozing, or the next morning, to help replenish lost fluids and minerals such as potassium and sodium. Those shopping for affordable electrolyte powders ahead of this weekend may opt for this discounted pack of 16 sachets in lemon and lime flavour, currently £13.99 on Amazon for Prime Day. Alternatively, Holland & Barrett offers a handy tube of zero sugar dissolving electrolyte tablets in lemon flavour for just a fiver. Alternate your drinks Nick explains: 'When drinking alcoholic drinks, there is a hack that can help prevent you from becoming dehydrated known as 'Zebra striping'. 'Zebra striping refers to drinking one glass of water, or another non-alcoholic drink, for every alcoholic drink that you consume. "This means that whilst the alcohol is having dehydrating effects, the water helps to prevent this from being too severe, helping you to remain hydrated and hopefully help with the hangover the next day too.' Sip water, but don't chug Nick shares: 'If you feel dehydrated, you likely just want to drink large volumes of water really quickly to help you stop feeling the effect of dehydration. "However, drinking large volumes of water in a short amount of time can actually be detrimental and cause you other problems, such as inducing nausea and even vomiting in some cases, due to the levels of sodium in your system diluting down to dangerous levels. 'Alternatively, it is best to sip on water over a longer period of time to prevent your sodium levels from diluting.' While metal or hard plastic bottles are on the list of forbidden items for TRNSMT, festival goers are allowed to bring in a collapsible bottle that hold 500ml of water or less. If you don't already have one, some cheap options are available, such as this one from Amazon, which currently retails at a discounted £8.39 Alternatively, this Decathlon option from Argos is available for £12. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
