India, May 18 -- As a respite from the brutal heat, many turn to cold drinks and frozen treats as the saviours. After a long day outside, the first instinct after coming back home is to guzzle down an icy beverage, like iced coffee or chilled soda, or eat a big scoop of ice cream straight from fridge to get that instant relief and feel cool. But does it actually cool you down? Or is it misleading?ALSO READ: Can't function without coffee and love for it is blinding you? Here's how to tell if you are overconsuming it

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