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Water is essential to our health and bodily wellbeing.
Photographed by Arthur Eglort, Vogue, Feb 1989
And yet its not uncommon for us to find staying hydrated difficultespecially as busy, burned-out individuals.
And when youre not?
Not to mention slight decreases in total body water can significantly elevate cortisol, our stress hormone.
Here, Snyder and Stephenson provide their tips on how to stay optimally hydrated.
(140 ounces is closer to 17 glasses.)
In fact, drinking too much water without sufficient electrolytes can just exacerbate the issue, explains Stephenson.
We often get dehydrated overnight, she explains.
Hydrating in the morning will give you more energy and set you up for a day of success.
Its filled with vitamin C and helps support your cleansing process, Snyder says.
Its key to hydrate before you drink any caffeine.
Too much liquid with meals dilutes your digestive juices and can delay dehydration, says Snyder.
That way, the body can absorb all the benefits first thing, she explains.
To ensure you stay hydrated, compensate with additional liquids.
Increase your intake of magnesium and potassium-rich foods
Because theyre naturally full of electrolytes.
It helps remind you to drink water while you are out and about for the day, Snyder says.
Its one of the best ways to replace the water and electrolytes the body gives off in hot climates.
They have also been shown to increase inflammation, which also affects our hydration status.
