5 Tips to Stay Hydrated
Fresh drinking water and lemon slices in clear glass pitcher on white table
The human body is 60% water...
So the best thing you can do starting TODAY is hydrate.
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FIVE SIMPLE TIPS TO BOOST HYDRATION:
1. Use a water bottle with ounce markers so you know how much you’re drinking. This will be a visible reminder to keep drinking throughout the day. Why not get one in your favorite color? Add fresh fruit, cucumbers, or fresh mint for a boost of refreshing, natural flavor.
Get my favorite BPA-free, colorful bottle. ⬇️
2. Avoid or reduce dehydrating foods including alcohol, sugar, meats, cheese, and caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate). And while you’re at it, skip the sports drinks and sodas, which are high in sugar or sugar substitutes and synthetic electrolytes.
3. Eat your water. Plants are between 80-98% water! Plus, they also contain antioxidants, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and fiber.
Top Hydrating Veggies, by % water
Cucumbers (96.7%)
Romaine lettuce (95.6%)
Celery (95.4%)
Radishes (95.3%)
Zucchini (95%)
Tomatoes (94.5%)
Bell peppers (93.9%)
Cauliflower (92.1%)
Spinach (91.4%)
Broccoli (90.7%)
Carrots (90%)
Top Hydrating Fruits, by % water
Starfruit (91.4%)
Watermelon (91.4%)
Strawberries (91%)
Grapefruit (90.5%)
Cataloupe (90.2%)
Pineapple (87%)
Raspberries (87%)
Blueberries (85%)
Kiwi (84.2%)
Apples (84%)
Pears (84%)
4. Eat chia seeds. When mixed with liquid, these little seeds release a gel that hydrates more slowly and effectively than liquid alone.
Check out this delicious Hydrating Pom-Chia Refresher drink recipe on my website.
5. Get a reliable, effective water filter for your home. One of the best decisions I made was to purchase a Boroux* home water filter. We use it for drinking, to make hot and iced tea, for our coffee, and for cooking.
I use and recommend Boroux water filters above anything else. Why?
Safe* - Boroux filters remove more than 80 contaminats from tap water including BPA, chlorine, ethylbenzene, glyphosate, PFOA, PFOS, and xylenes, plus heavy metals such as mercury and lead.
Easy - just fill the unit from your tap and let gravity do its thing.
Economical - purchase one unit and periodic replacement filters. We replace our fiters about every 8 months.
Good for the environment - no plastic, electricity, or batteries; minimal waste.
*Learn more about the contaminants Boroux filters remove.
My recommendations:
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The *Legacy* is perfect for families with 3-6 people and has a 3-gallon capacity.
The *Legacy Compact* has a smaller profile and holds 1.8 gallons. If you have 4 or fewer people, or use less water, this one should be sufficient.
Both models include 2 filters.
Water level glass spigot, allows you to see how much water is in the chamber.
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How much water should you drink to stay hydrated?
A good rule of thumb is to drink (in ounces) half your body weight (in pounds) of purified water every day.
For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, divide that by 2, and you should be drinking around 75 ounces of water per day.
Be sure to drink more in high heat, after exercise, and if you’re taking certain medications.
If you notice a headache, fatigue, difficulty focusing/brain fog, or stomach cramps, reach for water before food or medication, as these can be some of the first signs of dehydration.
The more water you drink, the more water you’ll want. Develop a good habit and pretty soon, you won’t even have to think about it. It will be like brushing your teeth!