The sun is finally out, i.e. Summers are on trend these days, the grass is green, clear sky and you’re all set for outdoor picnics, sun-kissed pictures, beautiful hikes, and perfect pool afternoons that you dreamed about all winter. But as the mercury is rising this summer, you’ll need to pay close attention to one important aspect of your health : your hydration.
Our bodies are 60% water by weight, and proper hydration is absolutely essential for our overall health. After all, the water we consume optimizes blood pressure, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, moves waste out of the body, and aids in digestion.
And with increased summer temperatures and outdoor activities comes increased water loss—through sweating and evaporation—as your body works to stay cool. So hydrating our bodies become extremely essential. Water loss can cause a lot of problems, so prevent them before they conquer you. It will also keep your skin glowing.
Here's how you can hydrate your body:
1.DRINK A LOT OF WATER: The most overrated topic and no one bothers about it. Use copper bottles to store water and drink from it, it will increase the nutritional content of water.
2.EAT FRUITS/ VEGETABLES THAT ARE >90% WATER: This would help to satisfy your hunger and also keep you hydrated for long. You can choose from the list as follows:
- 97% water: Cucumbers
- 96% water: Celery
- 95% water: Tomatoes, radishes
- 93% water: Red, yellow, green bell peppers
- 92% water: Cauliflower, watermelon, Muskmelon
- 91% water: Spinach, strawberries, broccoli
- 90% water: Grapefruit
3.GO COCO-NUTS: Coconuts are filled with potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium, coconut water can replenish lost fluids and electrolytes from exercise and hot summer temperatures. Try freezing coconut water ice cubes or ice cream pops for a refreshing, hydrating summer treat.
4.YOGURT/BUTTERMILK: it hydrates our body by providing an instant cooling to our body and is rich in calcium and vitamin C. It can also be used for skincare and haircare regimes. If you want to know how, comment down below.
5.DETOX WATER: Infuse the normal and boring water with flavor. You can mix and match according to your taste preferences, Whether you prefer sweet-limes, lemons, oranges, mint berries, or cucumbers, infusing your water with fresh fruit can make for a refreshing and spa-like beverage, without any added artificial sweeteners or preservatives.
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