Did you know the human body is 60% water, a third of that is SALT water. We cry, sweat and bleed salt water (we’re basically a walking ocean).

Now that summer has arrived, it’s easy to lose water with summer heat and more time spent in nature. 

Staying hydrated can benefit your physical, emotional, and mental health. Plus, it could even support your summer health and weight loss goals by boosting your metabolism!

To keep hydrated, drinking plain water is not always the way to go. Our body needs electrolytes for optimal hydration (hydration electrolytes include sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium). Sometimes, over hydrating with plain water can actually dehydrate you, flush out electrolytes, lead to low sodium levels and cause you to use the bathroom all day. Here’s a tip, consume salt with water! Salt helps the body hydrate as it plays an important role in fluid balance, not getting enough can lead to dehydration, especially during high-intensity exercise or when outside in the heat. Studies suggest that 2-5,000mg of sodium per day is optimal for health (this increases by 1,000mg for every hour of exercise). 

Yes salt has a bad rep, but it is an essential mineral. It helps regulate fluid balance and is required for muscle and nerve function. Want to learn more, check out this article with more information on the role of salt and what type is the best to consume. 

Try these hydration hacks to keep hydrated this summer!

Keep a reusable water bottle with you as a reminder to replenish your water stores throughout the day. You can add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and lemon, or if you want to get fancy you can add electrolytes. We love LMNT electrolytes when we can get our hands on them, they have simple ingredients and taste great.

Spice up The Flavor: Add frozen berries (like blueberries or raspberries) to your water with a squeeze of lemon and handful of mint, delicious.

Eat Water Rich Foods: Cucumbers and watermelon contain more than 90% water! You can add these water-rich foods to your meals for an extra hydration boost! You can also try adding zucchini, strawberries, melon, and tomatoes to your diet. 

Try a Smoothy: Blend nourishing broths and veggies into your soups, or add a splash of electrolyte-filled coconut water to your smoothies to enhance the hydration.

We hope these tips help! Do you have any tips you want to share? Leave them in the comment section below!