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Wake up, Water

It’s been said that beauty starts on the inside. And when it comes to hydration, that old adage couldn’t be any more spot-on!

Our bodies are about 60% water, and chances are, you’re not drinking enough to reap the full beneﬁts of staying hydrated. While we’ve all heard to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, you may need more based on your health and activity level.But in case you struggle to gulp down enough h20 each day, here are some tips to stay perfectly hydrated throughout your day!

Drinking a glass of water ﬁrst thing in the morning gets your metabolism going and gives you a boost of energy for those mornings you can’t get out of bed. This can also help you feel less hungry throughout the day, while sipping a glass can slow you down during meal time.

Eat your Water

About 20% of our daily water comes from the food we eat, so why not increase that number? Fruits and veggies like cantaloupe, strawberries, cabbage, and spinach have a high water content that can help you meet your daily agua goal. Plus, what a delicious summer snack!

Goal Maker

You may not think it, but setting a goal can help you stay on track and motivated, setting you up for your newest healthy habit! You can do this with a water bottle marked with tracking measurements, download a hydration-tracking app, or set alarms to remind you to take a drink throughout the day.

Experiment with Flavor

Though a gulp of ice cold water is like a gift from Heaven, some people think it’s just, well…too plain. Experimenting with different ﬂavor combinations can make your daily water goal easier to reach, plus it can take a plain beverage to a delicious new favorite. Check out some of our favorite infused water recipes...

For each of the infused water recipes below, add the ingredients to 5 cups of water in a pitcher, and allow ﬂavors to develop for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator. Before serving, add 1 cup of ice. (adapted from Culinary Hill)

Mango, Raspberry & Ginger

•1 peeled and cubed mango

•½ pint raspberries

•1 piece fresh ginger

Strawberry, Lemon & Basil

•½ cup sliced strawberries

•5 torn basil leaves

•1 sliced lemon

Citrus & Cucumber

•½ cup sliced cucumber

•½ sliced lemon

•½ sliced lime

•½ sliced orange

Grapefruit, Pomegranate & Mint

•½ sliced grapefruit

•½ pomegranate seeds

•10 torn mint leaves

BY: Allyson Mattingly

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