Be sure to stay hydrated this summer for optimal health!
Adequate hydration is crucial for our well-being, especially as the weather warms and heat waves become more common.
Consider adding the following to your water pitcher to change things up and increase your daily intake:
Ingredients:
- Fresh Citrus Fruit Slices
- Crushed berries, pineapple, melon, and cucumber
- Fresh herbs such as mint leaves, basil, ginger, rosemary, or cilantro
- Consider adding sparkling water or seltzer
Recipe adapted from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's The Nutrition Source. Read more here.
Hydration helps health by:
Supporting energy levels- Supporting weight loss and weight maintenance
- Allowing detoxification processes to occur
- Lubricating joints
- Helping regulate temperature
Adapted from The National Council on Aging's 10 Reasons Why Hydration is Important.
