Thirsty?

We want to keep you hydrated during this Spring and Summer!

Here are some helpful tips:

1.      Water is skin deep!  Drinking water helps remove toxins that build up in your pores and keeps your skin healthy.

2.      Hungry or Thirsty?  Often we feel hungry when we are actually dehydrated.  Drink some water and see if those hunger pangs subside before consuming unnecessary calories.

3.      You could save up to $4 a day just by drinking from the tap!  Those savings can be used to buy an outfit for the new, healthier you!

4.      Washing your hands frequently with soap and water will help prevent the spread of disease.  Now that’s healthy!

5.      Drinking enough water actually prevents water retention!

6.      Be sure your water bottle is BPA-free and refill at the tap.  Store-bought bottled waters come in containers that are not intended for re-use.  These bottles can actually leach chemicals into your drink over time or harbor unwanted bacteria from not being properly cleaned.

7.      Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated.  Large amounts of fluid are used especially when nursing. The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink about 10 cups of fluids daily and women who breast-feed consume about 13 cups a day.

8.      Drink it cold!  German researchers found that drinking 6 cups of cold water a day (that's 48 ounces) can raise resting metabolism by about 50 calories daily—enough to shed 5 pounds in a year. The increase may come from the work it takes to heat the water to body temperature.

9.      Drink it hot!  Drinking hot water helps support digestion and hydration, two key factors for detoxification.

10.  Know the physical signs of dehydration:  little or no urination, sunken eyes, and skin that lacks its normal elasticity and resilience when pinched.