Do
you get bored with drinking water that’s, well…plain? It’s totally
normal! Since water makes up about 60% of our bodies, we know it’s super
important to get a good amount of H2O every day.
When
the temperature starts to fall outside, you may not feel as thirsty as
you did when sweating it out during the summer. But it’s still important
to get fluids in because your body needs it for all of those healthy
things it does. Like what? Moisturizing skin, circulating blood and
pumping oxygen to your brain. (Yep, a good hydrating beverage will help
fight that brain fog!)
It’s recommended the average person get at least eight glasses of water
per day. But did you know that your needs can vary based on many
different factors? Your age, activity level, the climate where you live
and lots of other things affect how much water you really need.
So if your water is tasting a little too watery these days, try a few other options to make sure you keep drinking.
Sports Drink
Sports drinks
contain a percentage of carbohydrates, usually 6-8 percent, along with
electrolytes. During and after intense exercise or endurance sports,
replenishing carbs and electrolytes
is super important. Sports drinks help your body retain water and
rehydrate after large amounts of fluid loss. Just be mindful of the
sugar content in some pre-bottled sports drinks or powder packets.