Stay hydrated
Drinking enough water each day is key to good health. Your body needs water for many important functions, like maintaining your body temperature, aiding digestion, keeping your organs working properly, and delivering nutrients to all your cells.
Staying hydrated also keeps your brain working well. When you don’t take in enough fluid, you may feel tired, have trouble concentrating or focusing, and experience headaches and mood changes.
You’ll typically need to increase your water intake if you:
- exercise or exert yourself
- live in a hot, dry climate
- spend time outdoors in the sun, especially in warmer weather
- have a fever or lose fluids through vomiting or diarrhea
- are pregnant, breastfeeding, or chestfeeding
Make water your go-to beverage. Avoid sodas and energy drinks which typically contain a lot of added sugars and extra calories.
To add some flavor to your water, try squeezing a lemon, lime, or orange and adding the juice to your water. You can also add a few cucumber slices, or try adding mint or basil leaves.