Ways to Stay Hydrated

Do you think this is enough to get you through the scorching hot summers? Not really! Makeup is just for your face but the rising temperature requires you to be hydrated from the inside. Staying hydrated during summers is not just about drinking eight glasses of water daily but much more than that. Read on to know how you can keep yourself healthy and hydrated this summer.

It’s summer: the season of sun, sand, and…dehydration. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water. Still, staying hydrated during the summer—and every

season—is important, especially if you’re working out. Drink up, drink often, and follow these 4 tips to stay hydrated.

1. Drink Water:

The most obvious way to stay hydrated when the heat’s cranked up: drink water. It may sound simple, but most people don’t drink enough (at LEAST 8 glasses daily). Water’s flavor—or lack there of—is unappealing to many, but that’s no excuse. If you aren’t keen on flavorless hydration, amp-up your water with citrus flavor. From the beach club to Bari Studio in Tribeca, fruit infused water is all the rage. Just a hint of flavor goes a long way to make the simplest beverage a deliciously stylish summer drink. Add berries or orange, lemon, or lime slices to your water and start sipping. Drinking water is an absolute necessity for everybody and even more so for those of us who like to break a sweat.

2. Cut Caffeine:

Drinking water is essential, but your other drink choices are as important. Caffeine and alcohol will only further dehydrate you. While your morning iced coffee, afternoon iced tea, or occasional cold beer may taste refreshing, don’t be fooled. Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics that will cause your body to purge valuable water and electrolytes. Skip Starbucks, unless you’re buying a bottle of Ethos water…

3. Eat Water-Rich Foods:

…or a fruit salad. What you eat affects your hydration level almost as much as what you drink. Reach for foods with high water content. These foods will not only keep you well hydrated, but they’ll also keep you feeling full. Cucumbers, grapefruit, tomatoes, and watermelon are some examples of water rich foods (more than 90% water).

4. Up Potassium Intake:

In addition to drinking—and eating—more water, you should also increase your potassium intake. Potassium helps maintain hydration and aids in your body’s water absorption; so pick up a potassium-packed banana, a sweet potato, or a glass of orange juice or coconut water.