While you may not feel as inclined to drink water in the winter months as you are in the summer, getting your daily intake is no less important.
“Even if you’re spending much of the day sitting at home or in the office to escape the cold, you still need to hydrate,” Volpe says.
Here are some useful expert tips for staying on top of your winter hydration.
1. Grab a Portable Water Bottle or Keep a Pitcher Nearby
Take your water bottle everywhere you go, and if you’re at home working or in the office, fill up a pitcher of water and keep it on your desk. It will serve as a reminder to keep sipping and filling up your glass, Antonucci says.
2. Drink Tea or Hot Water
Studies show that drinking certain hot beverages can be just as effective in hydration as cold water.
3. Infuse Your Water With Flavor
4. Eat Water-Rich Foods
“It’s the totality of water from fluids and food that counts toward hydration,” Volpe says. Fruits and vegetables, such as celery, tomatoes, and watermelon, generally supply water, she says, but other foods like hot soups will also help your body meet its needs, and they can be especially satisfying when those outdoor temperatures start to drop.
5. Practice the 1:1 Rule
That is, for every non-water drink, have a glass of water as well. For example, in the mornings, Antonucci says she fills a large mug with coffee and another large mug with water. At lunch, she opts for a beverage like seltzer or herbal tea, plus another large mug of water.
6. Trade Booze for a Hydrating Mocktail at Happy Hour
Try swapping dehydrating alcohol for a DIY mocktail. You can mix flavored, no-added-sugar seltzer water with a few raspberries or slices of lime for an easy, healthy, and hydrating drink.
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