Pinch the skin on your abdomen or lower arm.
If the skin snaps back right away, you’re hydrated.
ELASTIC SKIN
INCREASED THIRST
Feelings of thirst, and a dry or sticky mouth, means it’s time to drink up.
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Benefits
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Aids digestion
The bowel relies on water to properly move food and disperse nutrients in the body.
Drinking water helps form saliva to keep the mouth and nose moist, and to help keep the mouth clean from bacteria.
MAKES SALIVA
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Soak up the benefits of water and electrolytes with convenient reusable water bottles and hydration enhancers.
Squirt Hy-Vee Performance liquid water enhancer into water to add flavor, electrolytes and vitamins.
Liquid water enhancer
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Essentia’s alkaline water is free of bitter-tasting acidic ions and unwanted particles.
SUPER HYDRATING WATER
Vital Proteins Hydration** + Collagen replenishes fluids and supports healthy hair, skin, nails
and joints.
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Stay cool and replace electrolytes with fruity-flavored Pedialyte freezer pops.
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Keep water cold for 18 or more hours with thinksport insulated bottles at Hy-Vee.
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Stay hydrated this summer to replenish water lost from heat and outdoor activities. Here’s how to do it with help from Hy-Vee—
and why it’s so important.
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SOURCES
John Hopkins
Dehydration and Heat Stroke
DEHYDRATED
OF being hydrated
Each day—and especially during the warmer months of summer—people lose water through their breath, sweat and urine. To aid regular digestion, cognition, joint health and other bodily functions, that water needs to be replenished. The Mayo Clinic recommends a minimum daily intake of about 15.5 cups of water for men and 11.5 cups for women. Total fluid intake may need to be modified based on factors such as physical activity levels and whether you live in a hot, dry climate.
Blood, which is made up of more than 90% water, carries oxygen throughout the body.
delivers oxygen
NOT THIRSTY
Rarely feeling thirsty can indicate adequate fluid intake.
Headaches or disorientation
Headaches, migraines, lightheadedness, weakness, dizziness and nausea are
all indicators of dehydration.
URINATING OFTEN
If you take a bathroom break every few hours, that’s a sign of proper hydration.
MUSCLE CRAMPS
These may happen during or after exercising as a result of loss of water and salt in the body through sweat.
Urine is pale yellow
The color of urine is one of the most reliable indicators of the body’s level of hydration. When properly hydrated, it will be light yellow.
FATIGUE
When low on fluids, the body may feel tired
and weaker than usual.
FRESH BREATH
When hydrated, the mouth is able to produce enough saliva to prevent bacteria and bad breath.
Food cravings
When dehydrated, it can be hard for the liver to release stored glucose, which can cause cravings for foods, especially sweets.
Drinking water helps the digestive system flush out toxins from the body. This, in turn, helps improve your complexion.
CLEARS SKIN
Proper hydration helps prevent cramps while you perform strenuous physical activities or exercises.
BOOSTS WORKOUTS
Drinking water creates a feeling of fullness. Replacing sugary drinks with water also can aid weight loss.
AIDS HEALTHY WEIGHT
The cartilage in joints contains 80% water. Staying hydrated strengthens their shock-absorbing abilities.
LUBRICATES JOINTS
The brain, spinal cord and other sensitive tissues need water to produce hormones and neurotransmitters.
PRotects ORGANS
Water helps produce sweat to cool the body. Without enough, the body is less able to tolerate hot climates.
REGULATES temperature
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The 32 oz. capacity and carrying handle makes this Contigo bottle a great hydration companion.
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Liquid I.V. packets have three times the electrolytes of sports drinks and contain no artificial ingredients.
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Dehydration
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How much water should you drink?
Mayo Clinic
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Tips for drinking more water
Proper hydration can
help prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke in hot, sunny weather.
According to the
Mayo Clinic, water is the
body’s principal chemical component and makes up about
50 to 70
%
%
of body weight.
Download a free app on your phone to keep track of all the water you drink in the day, or get a water bottle that tracks the amount of water by hour with measurements on the side.
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Track It
Infuse or simply add fresh fruit like lemon, strawberry and kiwi to water to add flavor and encourage you to drink more.
Add Flavor
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Create alarms or notifications as a reminder to drink water throughout the day.
Set Reminders
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Eat more foods that contain water such as celery, watermelon, lettuce, cantaloupe and zucchini.
Eat Your Water
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Get a reliable, portable water bottle to take everywhere you go.
Bottle It
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Drink a full glass of water with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sip It At Mealtime
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Whether due to the quality or simply the taste, investing in a water filter to put in the fridge can motivate you to drink more water.
Filter It
TIPS TO DRINK MORE WATER
Food cravings
When dehydrated, it can be hard for the liver to release stored glucose, which can cause cravings for foods, especially sweets.
FATIGUE
When low on fluids, the body may feel tired
and weaker than usual.
MUSCLE CRAMPS
These may happen during or after exercising as a result of loss of water and salt in the body through sweat.
Headaches or disorientation
Headaches, migraines, lightheadedness, weakness, dizziness and nausea are all indicators of dehydration.
INCREASED THIRST
Feelings of thirst, and a dry or sticky mouth, means it’s time to drink up.
