Introduction
We are going to discuss what you can add to your water to improve the health benefits of the water, and to give you some variety.
For most of you, the amount of water that you will need to consume to look and feel your best, is going to dramatically increase compared to what you were doing before. If you don’t particularly like the taste of water, this makes it more difficult. I’m going to share some tips to make getting hydrated more enjoyable.
3 Ways to Make Water Taste Better:
1. Adding lemon + limes to your water
Both lemons and limes are a nice way to add some flavor to your water and are good sources of potassium, which is an electrolyte that is important for our health. Most of my clients enjoy the taste and there are also a few benefits that come along with it. Making your water slightly acidic can help with your digestion if consumed around meals. It can help lower the glycemic index of the foods you are eating, which means your blood sugar will remain more stable throughout the day. 1-2 teaspoons of lemon or lime juice is good for a glass of water. I like to add this to my morning glass of water with a 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon of Pink Himalayan salt to start my day.
2. Use a broad-based electrolyte supplement
Another option is to use a broad-based electrolyte supplement. I recommend this for clients, especially in the summer when they increase their activity and are sweating more. This will help replenish your electrolytes in the right proportions for your body to make sure you are properly hydrated. Some electrolyte supplements also taste pretty good.
Usually 1-2 servings throughout the day or around your training will have a noticeable benefit. I have had a number of clients over the years that say they are lethargic, dizzy and nauseous all summer. If this sounds like you, I suggest that you have 1-2 servings of electrolytes and implement the morning salt water trick. You will notice a big improvemen
3. Fresh fruits or be more creative 🙂
You can get creative with what you add to your water, provided it’s a healthy choice. You can add fresh or frozen fruits to change the taste profile. Cooled tea, provided its not high in caffeine, sugars or artificial flavours, is also a nice way to change things up.
I encourage you to try adding different things to your water if it means you will do a better job of hitting your water goal, increasing your hydration, and improving your health.
As you can see there are lots of things you can add to your water to change the taste and to improve the health benefits for you.
Below I have a recipe for making your own electrolyte drink at home:
- 1 quart water or green tea
- ¼ cup lemon juice –good source of potassium
- ¼ tsp Himalayan salt –good sourceof magnesium
- Stevia to taste
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Join personal trainer Chris Munro in this 8-part hydration series where he discusses all things H20. From goal setting, hydration tips and tricks to myth busting, Chris deep dives into the importance of staying hydrated and how it will positively affect your health and fitness journey.
Chris busts the 8 cups of water per day guideline and explores how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis.
Explore the importance of drinking steadily throughout your day to avoid chugging water. Chris will give you tips and tricks to drink water on a consistent basis to reach your daily water goals.
Does drinking filtered water really make much of a difference? Chris details some of the unwanted contaminants that exist in tap water and why filtered water is better for your digestion and health.
What are electrolytes and why are they important? Chris discusses how having proper electrolyte levels is critical to hydration. He also explores, among other things, how to add the optimal level of salt into your everyday diet.
Don’t like the taste of water? Discover a variety of ways to improve the taste of your water without sacrificing the health benefits of H2O.
Chris explores how exercise affects hydration, and vice versa. He explains the importance of staying hydrated while exercising, and various tips to follow to ensure your body retains enough water before, after and during a workout.
The final video in the hydration series. Chris concludes with a few motivating thoughts and tips to continue to progress your hydration journey!