Too hot to cook: eating well through a Kamloops summer
When Kamloops hits 35 degrees plus, nobody wants to turn on the stove. Here is how to keep eating well, store food safely and carry meals on hot days.
When your stove becomes the enemy
Kamloops summers can be fierce. Days over 35°C are normal, and some summers go well beyond that. Wildfire smoke can keep you indoors with the windows shut.
In that weather, cooking is the last thing anyone wants to do. So people skip meals, order fast food or live on snacks.
Keep food safe in the heat
- Fridge fast. Put your meals away the moment you get them.
- Cold chain. Keep food cold from the shop to the fridge to your lunch bag.
- Never leave food in a car. A parked car heats up quickly.
- If it was out for hours, throw it. Do not take chances.
What to eat when it is hot
- Lighter meals. Big, heavy plates feel worse in the heat.
- Cold-friendly sides. Rice, potatoes and vegetables are fine cold if they have been stored cold.
- More fluids. Water, ice and fruit.
- Less oven. Use the microwave, not the oven, to reheat.
How meal prep helps in a heatwave
- No stove or oven on a 38 degree day.
- Meals ready when you are too tired to decide.
- Delivered Sunday morning or evening across Kamloops in insulated, chilled packaging.
- Easy to grab for a lake day, with an ice pack.
Mistakes to skip
- Skipping meals because you feel too hot to eat. Eat smaller portions more often.
- Leaving food on the dash or in the boot. It will not stay cold.
- Relying on sugary drinks. Water first.
If you feel dizzy, confused or very unwell in the heat, seek medical help. This article is general information, not medical advice.
The short version
- Keep food cold from the moment it arrives.
- Use an insulated bag with ice packs for outings.
- Skip the oven, drink water and eat lighter in the heat.
Quick answers
How do I keep meal prep fresh in summer heat?
Put it in the fridge as soon as you get it. Carry it in an insulated bag with ice packs, and never leave it in a hot car.
Can I eat meal prep cold?
Meals are fully cooked, so you can eat them cold if you like. For safety, keep them cold until you eat them.
Does Health On Top deliver in hot weather?
Delivery on Sundays arrives in insulated, chilled packaging. Early morning and evening windows help.
Your week, handled
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