We all know that drinking water is incredibly good for our health, yet studies have estimated that up to 75 percent of Americans may be living with chronic dehydration. Busy days and caffeine fueled mornings can make it difficult for us to drink enough water everyday. This can be damaging since drinking water is not only essential, but has numerous health benefits ranging from boosting your metabolism, improving cognitive function, helping you stay energized, and even clearing up your skin. All benefits we'd love as college students right? So here are 8 easy tips to inspire you to drink more water throughout the day and hopefully have a good time while doing it!
1. Pick out a Favorite Water Bottle
Choosing a water bottle you love can make drinking water much more enjoyable. There are so many different options to choose from out there with fun designs, filters, and even built in infusers. Once you've found the bottle that fits you best, practice taking it everywhere you go and sipping from it whenever you feel thirsty
2. Add Fruit
Incase you haven't heard, fruit infused water is on the rise! You may have tried adding lemon or lime to your water, but this technique takes it to a whole new level. If you're tired of drinking just plain water, you can create tasty and low calorie beverages by adding sliced fruit and herbs. Check out these 14 infused fruit water recipes here.
3. Get Creative with Cubes
Ice cubes don't have to be boring! You can add fruits, flowers, and even make them from fruit juices. Here are some delicious and creative ice cube recipes to add to your water to spice it up.
4. Use an App
There are numerous apps available for both iPhone and Android users that help you keep track of how much water you're drinking each day and make it a fun challenge. Better yet, many of them are free and will even help you calculate your individual target goals. Two popular apps that you can use are Waterlogged and Daily Water.
5. Eat your Water
Sometimes it's easy to forget that certain foods can contain 70-90% water! Along with drinking water throughout the day, try adding H2O rich foods to your diet such as lettuce, celery, cucumber, and of course the infamous watermelon. For the top 30 hydrating foods click here.
6. Get Bubbly
If you're a fan of fruit juice, try cutting your next cup in half with sparking water for a fizzy and hydrating drink. This trick not only helps you stay better hydrated, but also decreases calorie and sugar intake as well.
7. Boil Broth
Soup is a great way to increase your liquid intake, especially if it's made with vegetable or chicken broth. You don't have to be sick in order to make a delicious chicken noodle soup that's equally as hydrating as it is tasty. Here are 20 broth based recipes for extra hydration and nourishment.
8. Drink Tea
Tea is an easy and delicious way to add water to your diet. Just boil or microwave a cup of water, add your favorite tea bag, and enjoy! Not only is tea delicious, it also has numerous health benefits.
Now go drink up! :)
