Sri Lanka, April 7 -- By Gayathma Weerawanni, Dr Nishala Wedamulla and Prof Janaka Wijesinghe

The message is simple: eat right in hot weather! But in a country like Sri Lanka, where the sun now feels harsher and lingers longer, this advice carries more urgency than we often realize.

Recent weather patterns, influenced by global climate shifts such as El Niño, have contributed to unusually high temperatures across the region. For many individuals, daily routines, from commuting to working or studying, have become physically challenging.

From early morning bus rides to long afternoons at work or university, the heat affects how we feel, function, and eat. Yet while most focus on staying cool, few consider whether their meals suit th...