6 easy ways to stay hydrated this year!
We all make New Year's resolutions to be more active or eat healthier, but what about drinking more water.
Here are my tips for adding more good 'ole H20 into your daily life.
1.) Add
some fresh or frozen fruit to your water bottle.
We have been told forever that lemon is
great, but not everyone likes lemon. I like to add oranges or raspberries for
some subtle fruit flavors. I also like cucumber for a fresh taste. I have even
tried apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a new zing on your water bottle.
2.) Drink
water with a straw. We tend to drink more in a single sitting with a straw then
if we were to just take sips.
3.) Have
a glass of water right when you get up in the morning (before your coffee), and
right before bed.
4.) Trade
one coffee or soda drink mid morning for a cup of herbal tea. The warm tea
gives you the sensations of having a hot cup of coffee, but you get all the
benefits of herbal tea and hydration.
(Still need the caffeine boost, try a black
or green tea with honey!)
5.) Try
a supplement in your water.
I love Hammer
Nutrition’s Endurolytes Fizz. Subtle flavor, light carbonation and more
interesting than plain water. I like peach, grape and lemon lime. (Add it to
carbonated water for a low sugar soda like drink). http://www.hammernutrition.com/affiliates/
6.) Right
before a meal or snack, start with a glass of water. Not only will the water
help your body digest the food your about to eat, but it will keep you from
eating too much, by making you fill up faster.
Hope you enjoy these tips! Stay happy and healthy this year.
Stay tuned for more health, fitness, and other lifestyle tips.
