DRINK UP!

With summer soon upon us, now is the time to increase our water intake!  We often forget, especially children, to increase our water consumption in the warmer months.  I personally, live in a very warm climate and as soon as it starts warming up I feel instantly dehydrated.  I have to adjust to the new warmer temperatures by increasing my water intake drastically. Even in milder climates summer months bring the need for more water. A great idea is to purchase a large glass water cooler with a spout and fill it daily with fresh water, ice and fruit and then leave it out on the counter for easy access.  This will entice the kids to keep drinking. Water is great but electrolytes are needed also to replace lost sodium in sweat.  A great electrolyte drink is called Rehydrate.  Rehydrate Drink has a 1:1 ratio of sodium and potassium, two of the most vital electrolytes that are lost when we sweat. Rehydrate Drink helps prevent cramping by providing calcium, magn...