Tag: hydration

Remedy from heat ! “put your straw in coconut water.”

Its time to put your straws in coconut water & hydrate you body at the most of its level . Mostly dubbed as ” Mother Nature’s sports drink” by marketers, the demand is skyrocketing, propelled by celebrity and athlete endorsements and promises to hydrate the body and help with a whole host of conditions, from hangovers to cancer and kidney stones. Low in calories , naturally free of fats & cholesterol , more of potassium than that of four bananas , it is a super hydrating drink which gives you body full energy to go on with the pace that you are required to go with .

WHAT IS COCONUT WATER ?

Naturally occurring , coconut water has a sweet & nutty taste . Many people ask this question , how coconut is filled with water . Let me give you an answer of this , As the fresh water assimilated by the roots is conveyed right up to the crowns of the coconut palms through osmosis process, any dissolved salts which exist in the subterranean water automatically get eliminated through this natural filtration. Fresh water that gets accumulated in coconut is actually ‘endosperm’ or the food or nourishment for the coconut’s growth. Coconut water contains easily digested carbohydrates in the form of sugar and electrolytes. Not to be confused with high-fat coconut milk or oil, coconut water is a clear liquid in the fruit’s center that is tapped from young, green coconuts.

Professional tennis player John Isner credits coconut water with keeping him on his feet for his epic 11-hour marathon Wimbledon tennis win. “It is super hydrating and has kept me going in long matches and prevented me from cramping even in the hottest and most humid conditions,” he says. He drinks the mixture of coconut water & water before the night of the match & this helps him to get hydrated all day long in that match .

Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, says coconut water won’t rehydrate the body unless you can drink plenty of it. If you enjoy the taste and can tolerate large amounts, it could help keep you hydrated.

A 2007 study shows coconut water enhanced with sodium was as good as drinking a commercial sports drink for post-exercise rehydration with better fluid tolerance. Another study reported that coconut water caused less nausea, fullness, and stomach upset and was easier to consume in large amounts during rehydration. It is naturally occurring drink which will keep you hydrated all day long . In a study conducted, coconut water prevented crystals from sticking to the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract. It also reduces the number of crystals formed in the urine. Researchers believe that coconut water helped reduce the production of free radicals that occurred in response to high oxalate levels in the urine. From nausea to kidney stones , coconut water has worked as a remedy for most of the health issues , so what are you waiting for ? Go and buy a coconut & enjoy the mother nature’s Sports drink .

how to drink 8 glasses of water every day?

Yes, it’s one of those articles which will ask you to drink water. I know you already don’t want to read it because we all know the benefits of drinking water. We have been hearing about that since we were little. So, I am not going to bore you by listing all the reasons you should drink water.  

Water is plain and boring. Which sane person would keep drinking a transparent fluid and feel happy about it. Right? Like, go grab a coffee, tea, or a soft drink.

So a while ago, I was thinking about why I don’t drink water. Turns out it was mostly because I do not like the taste of it. I don’t think it is something I can keep drinking all day. So, I decided to spice things up a little.

 Here are some things that I tried and, it helped me increase my intake of water.

So, after I came up with this idea of drinking more water. I was honestly motivated. So the first thing I did was buy a beautiful bottle and a glass with a built-in straw. You must be thinking about how that helped. Well, it did. Drinking water in something you like would make you want to drink more water. I now carry my bottle whenever I go out mostly because I think it looks cute.

Did you know drinking water with a straw increases your intake of water? So go grab a glass bottle with a metal straw. They are reusable and won’t harm the environment.

The next thing I did was add flavour to the water. Yes, let’s get rid of the plain taste of water. Instead of drinking plain water, you can drink fruit-infused water. You can easily make fruit-infused water by adding the fruit of your choice in cold water and letting it sit for 2-4 hours. It will not just keep you hydrated and feeling fresh but it will also remove the toxins from your body.

I usually add lemon, mint, and cucumber. But, to change things up I like to add blueberries and strawberries. You can come up with your own recipes or check out a few recipes online.

If you are one of those people who are very busy in your life that you forget to drink water. I have a solution for you too. Download a drinking water app from the play store or app store. It will give you reminders to drink water. It is fun and you won’t forget to drink water.

Another thing that I do is always keep water next to me especially when I am working on an assignment. So whenever I am tired, I take a sip of water then continue. It gives my brain a little break and helps me stay hydrated.

Remember how I told you at the start that I won’t tell you the health benefits of drinking water. It is because I want you to try these tips and let me know the changes you saw in yourself after increasing your intake of water.