Quenching Your Thirst: Tips on Staying Hydrated for a Healthier You

First of all, why is hydration so important?

Your body depends on water for normal daily functions.

• Water regulates body temperature, moistens tissue like the skin and eyes, flushes out waste products, carries nutrients to the cells...

The structure of the membrane (lining) of a cell requires water.

• That cell membrane keeps important of molecules in and harmful molecules out.

Approximately 75% of your joint cartilage is made of water.

• Dehydration leads to stiff, achy joints.

Water helps you function and feel better!🙌🏼

💦 Do you ever wonder how much water you should be drinking?⁠

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While there isn't really a magic formula, it is SO important that we are staying hydrated.⁠

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Why? Around ✨60%✨ of your body is made up of water! Water plays a role in almost ALL bodily functions. ⁠

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🌵 Some signs that you might be dehydrated:⁠

-You're SO thirsty!⁠

-Dry skin and chapped lips⁠

-Constipation⁠

-Fatigue⁠

-Joint pain⁠

-Muscle cramps⁠

-High blood pressure⁠

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Here's some of our favorite ways to stay hydrated. 😊⁠

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1. Drink 16oz of water in the morning before breakfast. ⁠ ⁠ 2. Enjoy water rich foods daily, such as these ----> 🍉🍈🍓🥒🍅🥬⁠ ⁠ 3. Make water ✨fun✨ by adding lemon, lime, a pinch of himalayan salt, chia seeds, or an LMNT stick! ⁠ ⁠ 4. Bring a water bottle wherever you go.⁠ ⁠ Start where you are today! Small choices add up to big changes. ☺️