Hydrate with Flavor: Delicious Tips to Boost Your Water Intake
- Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Staying hydrated is essential for your health, but let’s face it—drinking plain water all day can feel boring. If you’re struggling to get in those 8 glasses a day, adding a little flavor can make all the difference! Whether it’s infusing your water with fruits and herbs or snacking on water-rich veggies, there are plenty of tasty ways to stay hydrated. In this post, we’ll share some fun, flavorful hydration tips that will make drinking water enjoyable and easy. Let’s dive in!
Savor the flavor
Does the idea of drinking 8 glasses of water a day seem awful to your tastebuds? Do you want to add some flavor to your water? Try infused water by adding in fruit and juice!
In a pitcher, put in your favorite fruits and herbs. Add ice and fill with water.
Let the water “marinate” for 24 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Enjoy and drink up!
Some flavorful combinations:
Strawberries, lemons (thinly sliced), and basil
Honeydew, cucumber, and mint
Blackberries, orange sections, and fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
Pineapple, coconut chunks, and lime (thinly sliced)
Sneak in the H2O
Another way to bump up your hydration is by eating foods that contain a lot of water.
Veggies are the food with the highest water content:
Cucumber: 96%
Iceberg Lettuce 96%
Celery 95%
Radishes 95%
Romaine Lettuce 95%
Tomatoes 94%
Zucchini and Squash 94%
Asparagus 92%
Bell Peppers 92%
Cabbage 92%
You can get a lot of water during the day eating more of the veggies you already like. Yay!
Substitute alternatives
Another way to boost hydration is to choose water alternatives. While drinking water is the best way to hydrate, enhanced water with electrolytes and coconut water are a good option for some people. Here are some top rated name brand drinks:
NOOMA Organic Electrolyte Sports Drink
Roar Organic
Harmless Harvest Coconut Water
Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier
Vito Coco Coconut Water
Nuun Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets
Essentia Water
Hydrant
Ultima REplenisher Electrolyte Hydration Powder
Pedialyte (Unflavored)
Staying hydrated has so many health benefits — so try one of these tips today! If you want to learn more about ways to improve your health, the therapists at Engage have experiencing working with people along their health journey. Call our office in Syracuse NY at 315-810-2423 or email us at info@brainbodybetter.com with questions
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