March 22, 2017
Why Staying Hydrated is Important
Here are some tips on why staying hydrated is important and tips to stay hydrated:
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| I love herbal tea for staying hydrated as well for a little flavor! |
1. Dehydration can lead to irritability
Personally, when I am dehydrated, even a bit, I notice that I get irritable. My husband knows to make sure that my water bottle is full. Lol!! I feel my best when I stay hydrated. If I get irritable for no reason, I know to chug some water quickly and I will often feel better within just a couple of minutes. It is so crazy what an effect hydration can have on the body and mind. |
| This Spicy Gazpacho Soup will keep you hydrated with all of the vegetables! |
2. Hydration is important for kids as well as adults
My daughter is 2 1/2 now and she loves drinking water which I am thrilled about. We do not do a lot of juice in our household and she is not the best at drinking milk so water is what she is drinking 90% of the time. We have been sharing my reusable water bottle since she was little and for Christmas, I got her one that is the same brand as mine in a kid's size. It is so cute! This helps encourage Adalyn to drink more water and stay hydrated. Make sure you are offering your child plenty of fluids through the day to stay hydrated. |
| This Healthy Shamrock Shake is a fun snack for kids that is full of fluids- plus, it gives them a boost of vitamins from spinach! |
3. How much fluids to drink per day
It is necessary for kids and adults to drink enough fluids, especially water, to feel their best. A general guideline for drinking water is to have 8 glasses per day. This varies depending on age, how much you exercise, the weather, etc. A general rule of thumb is to drink something anytime you feel thirsty. I personally drink a lot more than 8 cups per day.
4. Water is not the only source of fluids- food is too!
To be honest, sometimes, I worry that Adalyn does not drink enough but she does eat a ton of fruits and vegetables. Along with water, fruits, vegetables, soup, and popsicles also provide fluids. Especially on a hot day, provide your kids with these types of foods to make sure that they are getting enough to drink. Adalyn could eat 20 pieces of fruit a day if I let her so I know that she is getting a lot of fluid through that.
5. Stock on on disposable bottles for a healthy party beverage
While we use reusable water bottles on a daily basis, for parties and on the go, it is nice to have disposable water bottles on hand.
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