Give Your Body the Water it Needs & Avoid Dehydration

With the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season, we often forget to nourish our bodies. Nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it comes down to simple factors like adding an extra serving of fruits or vegetables and keeping your body hydrated. Water is a key component of your body, making up approximately 60% of its composition and weight. We lose water throughout the day and during exercise. Dehydration can creep up without even being aware of it. Then, it can cause problems from low energy, injuries, a foggy brain to even cardiac rhythm upset.

People can start to feel thirsty after losing only 2 to 3% of their body’s water. A headache is one of the first signs you may not be hydrated enough. Additionally, the combination of feeling lethargic, dizzy, nauseous or having a low appetite are all general signs of dehydration.

How much water Daily?

It’s recommended adults drink at least 2 liters of water a day, more if you exercise regularly. An easy rule of thumb is to take your body weight and divide it in half — this equals the ounces of water you should drink daily.

Example: Weight is 150 pounds / divide by 2 = 75 ounces of water (9 cups).

Keeping your body hydrated is vital, so make sure you’re drinking water throughout the day, and especially before and after any physical activity. Be careful with the types of other beverages or liquids you consume. Cut down on alcohol, caffeine (coffee, tea, cocoa), or high-sugar sodas and juices, as they tend to dehydrate the body. Even milk is not a true hydrator – it technically is in the dairy food category, and it’s not intended to replace the water your body needs. – Look for ways to keep your water intake steady throughout the day.

Hydration Spritzer Ideas

One of the best ways to make sure you are staying hydrated is to make it fun! There are so many options readily available, sparkling water being one example, and you have the ability to spice it up further using these creative ideas.

Lemon Spritz Refresher
  • 1 ounce Muscle Aid
  • 1 tsp Vitamin C
  • 1 can sparkling water of choice
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon raw local honey
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Ice cubes

Garnish

  • Sliced lemon
Cranberry & Ginger Mule
  • 1 ounce ResVante Resveratrol
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
    OR 2 ounces ginger beer
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 oz sparkling water of choice
  • (Optional) 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • Ice cubes

GARNISH

  • Sliced cranberries
  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Sliced lime
  • Mint leaves
Strawberry Basil
De-Stresser
  • 2 tablespoons Super Bs
  • 1 cup pureed (blended) strawberries
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 3-4 tablespoons raw honey
  • 4 cups sparkling water of choice
  • Ice cubes

Garnish

  • Sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves

Hydration Station

Tips to stay hydrated

  • Keep a water bottle with you throughout the day.
  • Eat foods that contain high levels of water like cucumber and watermelon.
  • Avoid other beverages that dehydrate.
  • Set goals for yourself at the beginning of the day.
  • Have filtered water available to you.
  • Do not wait until you are thirsty to hydrate.
  • Be creative with natural flavor enhancers – add fruits, berries and herbs.

7 Top Reasons to Say Hydrated

1. Lubrication throughout the Body
Water helps lessen friction in joints and moistens the mouth, nasal passages and eyes. Water intake also removes sugars from food and helps cleanse the mouth which in turn keeps breath fresh.

2. Glowing Skin
If you’re not getting enough water to fully hydrate your skin, it may show signs of being dry and flaky. And, fine lines and wrinkles can become more pronounced. With proper water intake, skin thickness and elasticity can be improved — making it appear more toned and supple. And, along with helping with the circulation of blood flow, water can help enhance your skin’s overall youthful glow.

3. Exercise Performance
Athletic trainers recommend hydrating with water to enhance output and overall performance. Staying hydrated helps with minimizing lactic acid buildup (which can affect muscle cramping). Sufficient water helps to regulate the body’s temperature as the body needs to sweat to cool down during strenuous activity. And, water is key to overall repair and recovery after exercising.

4. Weight Management
Water may help with weight loss if it is consumed ahead of meals to help one feel more full. Also, it can help curb cravings between meals. Simply changing drinks from sweetened juices and sodas to water can decrease calories.

5. Brain Function & Focus
Water provides a cushion for the brain and spinal cord. It also supports healthy neurological pathways. This in turn helps with cognition and focus. In contrast, a lack of water in your body can cause dizziness and confusion.

6. Digestion
Water is key to the proper function of the digestive system to liquefy food and to carry nutrients throughout the body. The bowels especially depend on water to help flush toxins and remove waste. – We all know constipation is uncomfortable, and water intake greatly impacts proper bowel function.

7. Circulation and Oxygenation
Did you know your body’s blood is more than 90% water? The water helps to carry oxygen throughout the body, and this in turn helps with healthy circulation.

More Nutrition Boosters

You can always add your favorite liquid Eniva products to any mocktail spritzer. Give yourself the added boost of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes you deserve!

Athletic Edge

Be absolutely sure that you’re staying hydrated this holiday season with Eniva Athletic Edge. This product provides a unique blend of minerals and electrolytes to help the body optimize its performance and maintain health.* As a liquid dietary supplement with Cell-Ready Minerals, Eniva Athletic Edge provides you with calcium, chromium, germanium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur, and zinc. While its advanced aqueous blend of these essential minerals is key not only for proper body balance, it also supports peak conditioning, workout recovery, and overall performance. Add one ounce of this electrolyte concentrate to 20 ounces of water, twice daily. Your body will enjoy quicker nutrient absorption than tablets, capsules or even powders can offer. So don’t let inadequate hydration keep you from having your best day… stay hydrated with the electrolyte-rich Eniva Athletic Edge.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any research referred to in this article is not meant to be interpreted as research results involving specific Eniva products.

At Eniva, we believe each human body was designed to be healthy. It was designed to be energetic, lean, agile, and resilient towards healing. You were created to live an abundant, healthy and vibrant life. Eniva is proud to create and manufacture pure liquid nutraceuticals with no artificial preservatives. Our liquid supplements are natural solutions to help you feel and look your best.