Hydration: A Summer Essential
Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body depends on water to function properly.
Staying hydrated helps:
💧 Boost Energy & Reduce Fatigue – Dehydration can cause sluggishness and headaches. Drinking enough water keeps you feeling alert and energized.
💧 Support Joint & Muscle Health – Water helps lubricate joints, making movement smoother and reducing discomfort, especially during exercise.
💧 Improve Digestion – Hydration keeps digestion running smoothly, preventing constipation and promoting gut health.
💧 Regulate Body Temperature – Proper hydration helps your body stay cool and function efficiently in warm weather or during workouts.
💧 Enhance Brain Function – Water supports concentration, memory, and
mood, helping you stay sharp and focused throughout the day.
💧 Support Heart & Circulation Health – Water helps maintain blood pressure and ensures oxygen and nutrients reach all
parts of your body.
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Smart Summer Snacking
Maintaining energy throughout the day can be supported by healthy snacks.
Here are some tasty examples:
- Greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit like blueberries or mango
- Whole-grain crackers paired with hummus or guacamole
- A handful of mixed nuts and seeds—consider a blend of almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds
- Frozen grapes or banana slices for a cool, refreshing treat
- Sliced apples spread with almond butter
The Salty 6
Did You Know? These SIX popular foods can add high levels of sodium to your diet?
Breads & Rolls:
Some foods that you eat several times a day, such as bread, add up to a lot of sodium. Check the labels to find lower-sodium varieties.
Pizza:
A slice of pizza with several toppings can contain more than half of your daily recommended dietary sodium. Limit the cheese and add more vegetables to your next slice!
Sandwiches:
A sandwich from a restaurant can contain more than 100% of your daily suggested dietary sodium. Try opting for half a sandwich with a side salad instead.
Cold Cuts & Cured Meats:
]Be mindful when building those sandwiches, six thin slices of deli meat can add up to more than half of your daily limit.
Canned Soup:
Always select low-sodium options when possible or cook your own soup at home.
Burritos & Tacos:
Make homemade tacos and burritos. When you cook at home you control the saltshaker.