Summer Hydration
Summer is here and the heat is affecting your daily activities including outdoor workouts, runs, bike rides or even a simple walk around your neighborhood. Now is time to ask yourself,
Am I staying hydrated???
It’s so amazing that the weather has been great enough to get our workouts in outdoors! But all of this fun under the hot sun can have some unfortunate consequences, so we have to be even more careful. The key to staying safe and healthy this summer is staying hydrated.
Being thirsty is an early sign that you are already slightly dehydrated. The color of your urine can tell you if you need to drink more water. Your urine should be close to the shade of lemonade, and that you should drink more water if it’s any darker. Fatigue, dry skin, muscle cramping, constipation and dizziness are also indicators of dehydration.
Proper hydration affects many part of your body and overall healthy living. Below some tips recommended to stay hydrated this Summer:
Drink eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day, more if it’s hot or you’re sweating a lot. Invest in a reusable water bottle to keep at your desk, in your car or by the couch if it helps you drink more, and keep track of how much you’re consuming.
Eat foods with a high-water content. Fruits and veggies like watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, lettuce, tomato and cucumber can help you get more fluids.
Don’t overexert in the heat. When temperatures rise, take a break from outdoor chores and exercise to rest in a cool location.
Keep drinking, even if you don’t feel well. Vomiting and diarrhea are both big risk factors for dehydration. A summer cold, sore throat or other minor illness can also keep you from drinking regularly. Taking tiny sips can be helpful when you’re feeling sick.
The multiple benefits of drinking enough water daily include some of the most basic to keep your body functioning all the way to aesthetic perks.
Promotes Weight Loss
Water helps you feel fuller, longer so it helps prevent overeating. Drinking at least a cup of water before a meal will help reduce hunger as well as raise your metabolism. Plus it has zero calories!
Flushes Out Toxins
Water helps flush the nasty toxins we intake throughout the day.
Improves Skin Complexion
Drinking water adds moisture, keeping your skin fresh, soft, smooth, and glowing. It’s the best anti-aging treatment!
Maintains Bowel Regularity
Water aids in proper digestion; it’s essential to digest your food and prevent constipation.
Boosts Immune System
Drinking plenty of water helps prevent the flu and other sicknesses by flushing out those toxins.
Natural Headache Remedy
Water helps to relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
Prevents Cramps & Sprains
Water helps to keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain and cramping is less likely.
Puts Us In A Good Mood
When our bodies function at its best, it’s a great mental boost!
So if you were unsure why we should be drinking water daily, these are just a few reasons. The Complete Nutrition water jug is great to drink water throughout the day without having to constantly refill. Stop by your local Complete Nutrition and grab one today.