Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated throughout the Day

To stay hydrated, you need to make sure to drink ample amounts of water throughout the day.

It's often recommended that individuals should drink at least eight glasses of water to stay hydrated. However, age group, physical activity, weather, and other such external factors are not taken into consideration.

In this article, we will discuss simple ways to stay hydrated throughout the day along with the importance of hydration.

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How to Stay Hydrated?

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Here are a few ways:

#1 Experiment with Water to Make it Tastier

One of the best ways to stay hydrated is by experimenting with water to make it more enjoyable and tasty. You can try drinking water at room temperature or by adding ice. Through these experiments, you will enjoy drinking water, which will automatically increase your daily water intake.

You can also try adding flavors to your water by adding a splash of fruit juice or adding sliced fruits like lemon, cucumber, and watermelon to the water.

#2 Consume Fruits and Vegetables Rich in Water Content

One way to stay hydrated is by eating foods and vegetables rich in water content. That will help you meet the daily quota of hydration.

Certain fruits like watermelon, strawberries, and cantaloupe are more than 70 percent water and can help increase water content in the body. Similarly, vegetables like spinach, lettuce, celery, and cabbage are also high in water content.

Additionally, you can opt for dairy products like yogurt and milk, which tend to be good sources of water.

#3 Keep Track of Hydration with Smartphone Application

You can also make use of smartphone applications or alarms that remind you to drink water throughout the day. They will remind you to drink water every day and reach your daily hydration goal.

#4 Do Not Wait to Feel Thirsty

One of the most effective ways to stay hydrated is that you should not wait to feel thirsty to drink water.

That's because by the time you feel thirsty, you might already be slightly dehydrated. Make sure to steadily drink water throughout the day. It's recommended that you drink more fluids than usual, especially in the hot weather.

#5 Hydrate Before Meals and When You Wake Up

If you just keep a water bottle in front of you to stay hydrated, you can forget about it due to everyday tasks.

That's why you need to prioritize drinking water throughout the day. Make sure to drink two glasses of water first thing in the morning when you wake up followed by one glass before every meal and snack.

Drinking water before a meal will you slow down during meal consumption. If you eat on a completely empty stomach, it's more likely that you will eat more food without chewing it thoroughly.

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How to Rehydrate Fast

To rehydrate quickly, it's important to drink plenty of water along with eating fruits and vegetables rich in water content. You can also opt for milk or any such beverage.

If you're concerned about the hydration status of yourself or anyone else, it's recommended to talk to a medical professional as soon as possible.

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Why Is Hydration Important?

Staying hydrated provide a plethora of benefits, including producing adequate saliva, regulating hunger, metabolizing food, flushing body waste, lubricating joints, and regulating body temperature

Not drinking enough water can cause several problems like dehydration, which in turn can increase chances of complications like unbalanced electrolytes and impaired kidney function.

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Hydration (Image via Pexels/Bruno Ticianelli)

Some of the most common signs of dehydration include bad breath, dry mouth, dry skin, sugar cravings, muscle cramps, bad breath, darker urine color than usual, confusion, irritability, drowsiness, and a quick heartbeat.

Make sure you're aware of the signs of dehydration, and start focusing on filling up the liquids if you start experiencing minor symptoms of dehydration.