Monday, January 6, 2014

Stay Hydrated, Stay healthy!


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.

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