Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 4. 2019 | Page 8

Quench your thirst Staying hydrated is essential, especially in summer. Water helps lush toxins out of your body. Your best bet is to drink pure water at room temperature, especially if you have been engaging in some activities. Here are some tips to help you stay hydrated this summer. Water bottles with markings can help you keep track of your consumption throughout the day If you need a gentle reminder to drink more water, set a reminder on your phone or download an app that will alert you Dilute Pour half your water favourite and half of fruit your juices, iced fruit teas or favourite sports' drinks juices, ice teas with or 50% water sports drinks 13 Page 7 Mark the spot Use an app tracker Dilute sugary drinks with water Eat food with high water content Infuse some lavour Drink water with every snack or meal Some fruit and vegetables have water as their key ingredient. Examples include watermelon, tomato, cucumber, strawberries, and peppers If you don't like If you don’t like the the taste of water, taste of water, rather infuse with fruit, infuse with fruit, veggies or herbs veggies or herbs Drinking one glass of water before a meal will aid in digestion and can help with weight loss B-Living Issue 4, 2017