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The main way your body cools itself is through sweat. As sweat evaporates from your body, it takes some of the heat with it. To keep up the cooling system, you need to continuously consume water and electrolytes. Here are our top five tips for staying hydrated:
Ditch the '8-glasses-a-day' rule
This is too generalised for most people. That number doesn't take into consideration your diet, body weight or genetic predisposition, or the temperature and humidity of your surroundings. Instead, we recommend that you listen to your body. Notice when you are thirsty or fatigued and pay attention to the colour of your urine. Your urine should be clear, not yellow or orange - a sign of mild dehydration.
Do a sweat test
If you're an athlete, a sweat test is crucial. While it may sound scientific, it's actually very easy to perform. Simply measure your weight immediately before and after your workout - naked. Subtract weight after exercise from your weight before. The difference is from what you lost in sweat. Drink two cups of water, enhanced with an electrolyte-rich powder for every pound you lost, ideally within a couple of hours of your workout.
Add electrolytes
Yes, it is possible to overdo it by drinking too much water. If you don't also replenish electrolytes, the water you're consuming is wasted. Together, water and electrolytes paint a complete hydration picture. Calcium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and sodium are the main electrolytes that you can consume via food or electrolyte-based beverage.
Sip consistently
We recommend sipping an electrolyterich beverage every 10 to 15 minutes during exercise, or more, depending on variables like heat and humidity, the intensity of your workout, and your personal physiology (some people simply sweat more than others). If you know you are an especially salty sweater (after a workout you can feel or even see gritty powder on your skin), make sure you are consuming more sodium than the average individual.
Eat your water
Eating a diet that is rich in whole, plant-based foods is also a good way to stay hydrated. Fresh fruits and vegetables not only provide water, but also essential electrolytes. Chew on seaweed, celery, olives, Blackstrap molasses, bok choy, broccoli, figs, green leafy vegetables as sources of water and electrolytes.
The main way your body cools itself is through sweat. As sweat evaporates from your body, it takes some of the heat with it. To keep up the cooling system, you need to continuously consume water and electrolytes. Here are our top five tips for staying hydrated:
Ditch the '8-glasses-a-day' rule
This is too generalised for most people. That number doesn't take into consideration your diet, body weight or genetic predisposition, or the temperature and humidity of your surroundings. Instead, we recommend that you listen to your body. Notice when you are thirsty or fatigued and pay attention to the colour of your urine. Your urine should be clear, not yellow or orange - a sign of mild dehydration.
Do a sweat test
If you're an athlete, a sweat test is crucial. While it may sound scientific, it's actually very easy to perform. Simply measure your weight immediately before and after your workout - naked. Subtract weight after exercise from your weight before. The difference is from what you lost in sweat. Drink two cups of water, enhanced with an electrolyte-rich powder for every pound you lost, ideally within a couple of hours of your workout.
Add electrolytes
Yes, it is possible to overdo it by drinking too much water. If you don't also replenish electrolytes, the water you're consuming is wasted. Together, water and electrolytes paint a complete hydration picture. Calcium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and sodium are the main electrolytes that you can consume via food or electrolyte-based beverage.
Sip consistently
We recommend sipping an electrolyterich beverage every 10 to 15 minutes during exercise, or more, depending on variables like heat and humidity, the intensity of your workout, and your personal physiology (some people simply sweat more than others). If you know you are an especially salty sweater (after a workout you can feel or even see gritty powder on your skin), make sure you are consuming more sodium than the average individual.
Eat your water
Eating a diet that is rich in whole, plant-based foods is also a good way to stay hydrated. Fresh fruits and vegetables not only provide water, but also essential electrolytes. Chew on seaweed, celery, olives, Blackstrap molasses, bok choy, broccoli, figs, green leafy vegetables as sources of water and electrolytes.
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