Add a Little Spice to your Summer Hydration
I'm sitting here writing to you and it is absolutely stunning outside! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the garden has come to life. Summer is in full swing and it's heating up! People are spending more time outside enjoying the summer sun and fun! Hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, getting back to nature and enjoying the freedom of adventure! Doing these things require a ton of energy, that's why it's SO important to make sure you stay hydrated. Staying hydrated all year round is important, but bumping up that hydration during the summer months to help the body keep up with extra activity is key!
“It’s no secret not everyone loves to drink water as much as we should. That’s why around 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration according to the CDC.”
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?
The Institute of Medicine recommends women drink at least 74 oz. of fluids a day. That's a little over nine cups. For men, this bumps up to 13 cups. When hydrating, there are other factors to consider such as air temperature, weight, exercise and diet. These factors will influence how much you should drink.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS TO STAYING HYDRATED ARE ENDLESS
It's clear that staying hydrated is vital for our bodies to function. We're always being told to drink plenty of water.
Here are a few benefits of keeping yourself hydrated.
Drinking enough fluid helps you remain focused, clear-headed and creative.
Hydration is involved in the production of hormones and neurotransmitters.
Helps your complexion by flushing toxins and other free-radicals out of the body. This means our skin stays supple and combats against pre-mature wrinkling.
ENERGY! Staying hydrated helps energize your body, by maintaining optimum blood pressure. This helps your heart pump oxygen around the body. Fueling it with vital oxygen.
Staying properly hydrated helps with metabolism and weight loss.
Plenty of water provides adequate nutrients to your muscles and helps joints stay lubricated.
Your digestive system depends on it!
FUN WAYS TO STAY HYDRATED
Ya'll I LOVE to drink water!!! My morning starts with a generous serving of H2O. It's no secret not everyone loves to drink water as much as we should. That's why around 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration according to the CDC. There are some great ways to spruce up your water and creative alternatives to hydrate as well.
You can add some zip to your water by infusing it with fruits and veggies like cucumbers and strawberries, or watermelon and mint. Drink coconut water, and enjoy herbal teas.
Ya'll I love herbal teas! One of the ways I like to stay hydrated is to add herbals teas into my daily hydration routine. I'm constantly looking for new and exciting teas to add to the flavor mix.
That's why I'm so excited for the launch of Beachbody's Bevvy!
This new tea supplement line helps keep you hydrated, while supporting healthy weight loss and curves cravings.
Beachbody Bevvy comes in a convenient powder form with two refreshingly yummy flavors Lemon and Pomegranate Berry and contains Green tea phytosomes, brewer’s yeast peptides, and fiber. All ingredients to help support healthy weight loss and curb cravings.
Bevvy is a clean product with NO artificial flavors or preservatives. This means there aren't any processed ingredients that are introducing unwanted substances into the body.
Both Lemon and Pomegranate Berry Bevvy flavors are:
Gluten-fee
Dairy-free
Soy-free
Contain NO artificial flavors OR preservatives
Imagine having a fresh tall glass of iced Bevvy on a hot summer afternoon. I can't wait! Bevvy is being released this month, so stay tuned for upcoming links and ways to order. Until then stay hydrated, and enjoy all the summer has to offer.
Hey there! I’m Jamie. Roots & Wings Wellness is the evolution of my OWN journey in health and healing the last decade. Roots to ground and guide and remind us of the strength, resilience and flexibility we hold within. Wings to FLY and soar to new heights. Dream and grow and explore. I believe that we need BOTH in life to truly reach that “place” …that confluence of health, success and purpose driven living.
Jamie Sheppard
Roots & Wings Wellness
Wellness Tips from Jamie
You can add some zip to your water by infusing it with fruits and veggies like cucumbers and strawberries, or watermelon and mint. Drink coconut water, and enjoy herbal teas.
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