The Importance of Staying Hydrated in the Summer

So how much water should you drink?

We often hear eight to 10 cups a day, but the truth is that it depends on certain factors, such as your sex, the environment you’re in, the type of exercise you typically do, whether you’re pregnant, and your overall health. Drinking eight to 10 cups of water a day is a good rule of thumb, but the best way to know is to follow your gut feeling. If you find that you feel thirsty often throughout the day, it means you might be dehydrated. Monitor how much water you drink and make sure it’s enough so that you rarely feel thirsty on a regular basis. (Another way to check is by the colour of your urine: an indicator of good hydration is clear or light-yellow urine.)

Don’t like the taste of water?

There are some people who simply don’t like the taste of drinking plain tap water. Fortunately, there are different ways you can experiment with your water to achieve the perfect taste.

Try infusing your water with organic fruits. Common options are lemons and limes, which have the added benefits of helping to improve your immune system as well as maintaining your body’s pH levels. You can also try berries, oranges, or cucumbers mixed with herbs like sage and mint! Infusing your water with natural fruits and vegetables is a great way to add flavour and a nutritional kick to your hydration without artificial ingredients.

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