Summer is quickly approaching, that sweet Hawaiian sun will soon be shining harder than ever, and with endless outdoor adventure comes the need to hydrate. Our bodies are primarily made of water. The human anatomy uses water in its cells, organs and tissues, in which it helps to regulate temperature and maintain bodily functions. As we breath, sweat, and digest our food, it’s important to replace the fluids in our bodies by drinking and eating foods that contain water. We’ve all been guilty of ending the day without being able to remember the last time we took a sip of water. We get it— trying to drink more water can sometimes seem..tortuous! This month we’re dishing 3 tips to drink more water this summer.
- ADD FLAVOR
There are lots of ways to add flavor to your hydration. We suggest filling a pitcher with water and steeping it with fresh fruit, vegetable slices and herbs. Play around with different combinations, we really love cucumber mint or lemon lavender. Remember: The longer you steep, the taster each sip will be. - DILUTE SWEET DRINKS
Drinks like lemonade and fruit flavored iced teas often come mouth-puckeringly sweet. In these circumstances we recommend adding an extra scoop of ice or diluting your glass with an extra cup of water. This will both satisfy your sweet-tooth and increase your water intake. - REWARD YOURSELF
I think we can all agree that being rewarded for meeting a goal is awesome. We recommend setting hydration goals and rewarding yourself after each week of completion. As you continuously fulfill your goals, increase the significance of your reward. Drink your Yes, the health benefits that come from staying hydrated should be enough of a benefit, but let’s be honest, we all deserve a little something extra every once in a while.
Water keeps our bodies in check and it’s up to us to make sure we’re getting the right amounts of it. We hope these three simple tips will help you increase your water intake this summer. We need to do what’s best for our bodies to allow ourselves the opportunity to make the most out of life. Whether that opportunity is exploring Hawaii’s underwater paradise or spending quality time with family and friends — give yourself that choice! Stay hydrated and give us a call to book your next Hawaiian snorkel adventure.