Staying Cool and Eating Right: Summer Meal Tips and Hydration Advice. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has strategies for eating well during a heat wave without needing to cook extensively. She highlights no-cook meal ideas, including salads, tinned fish preparations, and charcuterie boards, along with refreshing dishes like ceviche and gazpacho. Layla also addresses the debated topic of drinking fluids with meals, providing advice on how it may impact digestion and overall health based on individual needs. She stresses the importance of avoiding overly cold drinks to prevent digestive discomfort and advocates for sufficient daily water intake.