12 Ways To Stay Hydrated

Benefits of hydration

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Water to hydrate

Hydration improves sleep quality, cognition and mood. Water aids in headache relief and brain function. 6 to 8 glasses of water per day are ideal for preventing dehydration.

Drinking more water every day can be tedious and repetitive. It doesn’t have to be so complicated, and some simple tricks can help. Here are a few recommendations for drinking more water and staying hydrated every day.

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1. Understand your fluid needs 2. Keep a reusable water bottle 3. Set daily goals 4. Keep reminders 5. Drink a glass of water after you wake up and before bed 6. Drink water before every meal.

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7. Don’t wait till you are thirsty to drink 8. Replace other drinks with water 9. Flavour the water 10. Drink water every hour at work 11. Sip throughout the day 12. Eat more foods high in water.

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