Staying Hydrated

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There are many ways to stay hydrated throughout the day beside from plain, boring water. Fruits and vegetables have plenty of water in them to help keep you hydrated on a daily basis. Water that is flavored to your liking can also be a fun way to get enough to drink.
It can be hard to get enough to drink throughout the day so eating your water can be a fun easy way to get enough. Fruits like watermelon, citrus like oranges or grapefruit, berries like strawberries and peaches. Freeze these foods when the weather is warm for a sweet treat. You can freeze watermelon to create a whole fruit popsicle.
Some vegetables that have high water content include tomatoes, celery and cucumbers. Eating meals with salads, soups or dishes with these foods can contribute to your overall hydration status. Incorporating these foods into snacks can also be a great way to add more water into your diet.
If you want to include more flavorful drinking water into your day, here are some tips and tricks. Use fruits you enjoy to flavor your water with herbs and spices you enjoy. Combinations like orange and cinnamon, strawberries and basil, pineapple and mint. Brewing tea and flavoring it with fruit would be a hydration option, as well. This works best with red or white tea because they have little to no caffeine content and will keep you hydrated. An iced tea using black and green have caffeine which can lead to dehydration.
http://www.aicr.org/publications/newsletter/2015/128-summer/newsletter-stay-hydrated-with-fruits-and-veggies.html

BG

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  1. ksu internsSeptember 24, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    BG
    I think this is a great subject to discuss. Many people don't know that just because the food isn't a liquid, it doesn't mean it doesn't count towards your fluid intake. Fruits, vegetables, soups, yogurt, etc. all count towards fluids. This is important information for people who have a fluid restriction. All these items have to be counted in addition to water, juices, pop, smoothies, etc.

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