Dehydration is among the most common heat-related dangers for children and adults, so making sure your family meets their daily fluid intake needs should be at the top of your "To Do" list.
Dehydration has the potential to make the body weak, among other things. Everybody wants to have that glowing aura about them and that overall feeling of good health, which means imbibing sufficient fluids is essential - even a two percent water loss can dehydrate you! Scientists and medical professionals agree that getting enough fluids is indeed positive for humans.
As a general guideline, most adults need eight to 12 cups of fluids daily, while children ages one to three need five to six cups and children ages four to eight require seven to eight cups. This may seem like a lot of fluid that one needs to consume, but you have several easy options and ideas to meet these requirements.
Mix Things Up. You may be surprised to learn that a peach can help you meet your daily fluid requirements. Do not restrict yourself to plain old water - there is a slew of natural foodstuffs and liquid substances that can help hydrate your body, such as fruits 'n' veg (of course, including peaches), broth, juice, tea and even sorbets. You will be amazed at the number of brilliant choices you have and how easy it is to make them part of your everyday dining - even the everyday cup of tea, or mixing some vegetables with your meals can refresh your body!
Be Ready. Stay ahead of the game by keeping fluids handy to sip throughout the day. Before leaving home, or before your kids or teens leave home for school, you should have a bottle of water ready in your bag and theirs. Your briefcase too should have a water bottle in there - you don't want to wait till you're free to head to the pub to get "hydrated!" Derive refreshment from alternate sources as well, such as peaches and other juicy fruits.
Go Natural and Don't Turn Back! Many people think natural hydration means throwing flavor out of the window. For instance, how about trying water with natural flavoring - this is not to be mistaken as fruit juice, but instead a convenient means of making hydration fun and exciting for busy individuals like yourself. With no artificial ingredients or calories and available in four delicious flavors, both kids and adults alike will love them. Again, the numbers don't lie - children enjoy flavored liquids more than water and are fifty percent or so more likely to do so if it's flavored!
These tips will help you enjoy the warm weather with a natural, healthy and hydrated body.
Dehydration has the potential to make the body weak, among other things. Everybody wants to have that glowing aura about them and that overall feeling of good health, which means imbibing sufficient fluids is essential - even a two percent water loss can dehydrate you! Scientists and medical professionals agree that getting enough fluids is indeed positive for humans.
As a general guideline, most adults need eight to 12 cups of fluids daily, while children ages one to three need five to six cups and children ages four to eight require seven to eight cups. This may seem like a lot of fluid that one needs to consume, but you have several easy options and ideas to meet these requirements.
Mix Things Up. You may be surprised to learn that a peach can help you meet your daily fluid requirements. Do not restrict yourself to plain old water - there is a slew of natural foodstuffs and liquid substances that can help hydrate your body, such as fruits 'n' veg (of course, including peaches), broth, juice, tea and even sorbets. You will be amazed at the number of brilliant choices you have and how easy it is to make them part of your everyday dining - even the everyday cup of tea, or mixing some vegetables with your meals can refresh your body!
Be Ready. Stay ahead of the game by keeping fluids handy to sip throughout the day. Before leaving home, or before your kids or teens leave home for school, you should have a bottle of water ready in your bag and theirs. Your briefcase too should have a water bottle in there - you don't want to wait till you're free to head to the pub to get "hydrated!" Derive refreshment from alternate sources as well, such as peaches and other juicy fruits.
Go Natural and Don't Turn Back! Many people think natural hydration means throwing flavor out of the window. For instance, how about trying water with natural flavoring - this is not to be mistaken as fruit juice, but instead a convenient means of making hydration fun and exciting for busy individuals like yourself. With no artificial ingredients or calories and available in four delicious flavors, both kids and adults alike will love them. Again, the numbers don't lie - children enjoy flavored liquids more than water and are fifty percent or so more likely to do so if it's flavored!
These tips will help you enjoy the warm weather with a natural, healthy and hydrated body.