Wellbeing
Get some tips this Dry July!
Top five tips for keeping hydrated during Dry July
By SodaStream on
The Dry July month is the perfect time to reassess all of your health and wellbeing goals for the rest of the year.
Hydration is a key element to ensuring physical and mental performance as our body water content declines with age, from about 75% in babies to 60% in adults.
According to research conducted by Sodastream, there is mass confusion around the effects of dehydration, with only a third (35%) of Australians recognising key symptoms like lethargy, despite the majority (80%) suffering on a regular basis.
Despite many believing that two litres is the recommended daily amount for all, the amount needed varies, dependent on individual factors including age, diet, climate and levels of physical activity.
Sodastream put together 5 quick and easy tips for keeping hydrated during July.Train yourself into drinking more water by linking the action with other habitual activities like walking between rooms, washing your hands or switching tasks.
- Drink two glasses of water before leaving home in the morning and another glass when you arrive at work or your destination
- Try and make tap water more exciting by carbonating to your taste with Sodastream and add fresh fruit juices for a twist
- Fill a reusable bottle with water for journeys; this will encourage you to drink more, save on the cost of buying bottled water and help the environment
- Keep hydration fun for your kids. Encourage them to make their own water-based drinks at home with fresh fruit, ice and bubbles
These tips show it’s all about getting water and hydration into a daily habit!
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