“You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend”
A great reminder from Bruce Lee for the mysterious elixir.
The answer to everything
How to get healthy glowing skin? Just drink more water
How to lose weight fast in 2 weeks? Just drink more water
How to get energy fast? Just drink water
Feeling sluggish? More water
One healthy tip to improve your productivity today? W A T E RWell, summer is in full speed. Since, we are out more and we sweat more, H20 is vital for hydration of the body and it’s the ultimate lifehack.
Why hydration is so important?
Hydratation is essential for digestion, nutrient absorption, proper organ function, regulating body temperature and overall health.
Not enough H2O can cause headaches and lack of concentration
Stay hydrated by eating your water
I am aware that I am dealing with busy professionals and having 9 glasses of water per day (for women) is a challenge. If you are anything like us and you are also tired of plain water, here are few of the most hydrating foods
Eating your water can assist you to reach that goal. You heard me right, EAT YOUR WATER. Eating your water means, eating foods with high water content. Food contributes to 20% of your daily water intake. Who doesn’t like snacking and hydrating at the same time?
*Eating water-rich foods is an additive to your daily water intake, not a replacement for drinking water*
Top 4 water-rich vegetables, which are also low in calories
1. Cucumbers
Water content: 95 %
One of the most hydrating foods, almost entirely made of water. Rich in vitamin K, potassium and magnesium, cucumbers are easy to incorporate in your diet.
2. Zucchini
Water content: 94%
Similar to cucumbers, zucchini is more than 90% water and 1 gram of fibre. 100 grams are equal to 35% of vitamin C.
3. Celery
Water content: 95%
Celery is mostly made of water. Contains fibre, high in vitamin K and potassium. The crunchy veggie is perfectly paired with hummus.
4. Tomatoes
Water content: 94 %Rich in many vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C, vitamin A, rich in fibre and disease-fighting antioxidants.
Top 4 water-rich fruits
- Watermelon
Water content: 92%
No surprise here! 1 cup of watermelon is equal to 150 ml of water. - Strawberries
Water content: 91%
Super-hydrating fruit, provides fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C and manganese.
You can blend them into smoothies, eat them as a snack or add them to your summer salads. - Cantaloupe
Water content: 90%
Refreshing summer dessert, preventing us from dehydration. High in water, vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin A. - Peaches
Water content: 89%
Packed with nutrients and antioxidants – such as fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and small amounts of iron and some B vitamins. During summer peaches are widely available.Stay away from foods high in salt and sugar
List of dehydrating foods:
– deli meats
-fried foods
– salty snacks (chips, pretzels)
-sugar
– caffeine
-alcohol
– too much protein intakeOverdoing it on the protein may cause dysfunction in the kidneys. To calculate how much protein you need per day, use the formula:
Protein intake = Bodyweight x 0.8 grams
Easy ways to drink more water
Infuse your water
Hydrating can be all fun and games – when you add a few slices of fruits in it. Plus, adding colourful fruit to your water bottle is just so pretty, you would want to do it just for the Instagram! The possibilities are endless. Get creative!
Here are my go-to DYI water combinations :
Stay hydrated with made at home carbonated water
Adding fizz to water becomes more and more popular nowadays. A great alternative to the sugary sports drinks and fancy addition to your party starter kit.
The bestselling soda maker in Amazon for 2020 – which also carbonates any liquid so in case you crave fizzy Margarita, you don’t need to move from the comfort of your home! (Thank me, later)
Keep a reusable water bottle by your side
If you are sitting all day at the desk, keeping a large reusable bottle can help you stay on track. Even though you are aware that it’s best to stand up and take mini breaks to regain focus.
The easy solution would be Nalgene water bottle (from the Amazon’s best-sellers list for 2020)
With 14,100 ratings, people love it for different reasons.
One shopper writes:
“I’ve used my wide-mouthed Nalgene for EIGHT years, every day at every job I’ve had. We were inseparable. All the lunches we had together, the late nights, early mornings, fears of bosses, laughing at co-workers…ah the joys we had together. I didn’t even treat it that well, dropping it on concrete, downstairs, throwing it in my car, and not a single leak. “
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