7 Ways To Stay Hydrated To Beat The Heat In Singapore
Don't let the humidity and heat get to you - keep yourself well watered with these simple but effective tips!
If you're having headaches, constipation or feeling fatigue and cranky, you may be dehydrated. And in our local heat, it's not easy to wonder why. Some of us may be so busy at work, we forget to drink up! Besides drinking water, there are other ways we can stay hydrated and healthy.
Here are 7 easy ways to keep yourself properly hydrated throughout the day:
1. Start with H2O
2. Keep a bottle with you
3. Eat fruits
Most fruits contain a high volume of water (apples = 84%; watermelons = 92%) and if you eat them whole, you get the added benefits of the insoluble fibre, which slows down the absorption of fructose into your bloodstream. Juicing can also be a good way to not only get the hydration you need, but also the micronutrients (vitamins and enzymes). Coconut water is also a good option.
4. Eat water-rich food
5. Reduce diuretics intake
6. Avoid consuming alcohol
7. Download helpful apps
Apps like Waterlogged, Water Minder and Plant Nanny support you with regular reminders to drink up.
Related: You Don’t Need 8 Glasses of Water Daily
Text: Sally May Tan, Wellness Whisperer, Founder of Catalyst Health Asia and Amazon Bestselling Author of Wellness The New Luxury. Her book at S$49.00 is available at Times, Kinokuniya, MPH, Amazon and Kindle.