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Easy Ways to Make Water More Appealing

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Some examples of making water more appealing  include watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and tomatoes. Image for illustration purposes
Some examples of making water more appealing include watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and tomatoes. Image for illustration purposes
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CLEVELAND CLINIC – It can be easy to get dehydrated in these scorching temperatures, which is why it’s important to make sure you’re drinking enough water. 

But not everyone likes the taste of it. 

Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, offers some ways to help make it more appealing.

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“Citrus works wonderful, and it doesn’t just have to be lemons or limes. It could be that you have an orange, or you’ve got a grapefruit that you squeeze some fresh juice at the beginning of the week, and you add a little bit to your water every time you have some. That not only may makes it a little bit tastier for you, but it also adds in some nutrients like vitamin C,” said Kirkpatrick.

Kirkpatrick said while water should be your primary source for hydration, you can supplement it with fruits and vegetables – specifically, those with highwater content. 

Some examples include watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and tomatoes. 

Kirkpatrick adds that milk, tea and coffee have water in them too. 

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If seltzer water seems more palatable, make sure it’s plain and doesn’t include a long list of ingredients or artificial sweeteners. 

The same goes for flavored powders. 

Instead, consider adding juice from a lemon, lime, or orange. 

As for sports drinks, she suggests skipping those unless needed. 

“A sports drink is necessary if we’re looking at the replacement of electrolytes, which we know typically occurs after you have about 60 minutes of physical activity. So, if we’re sitting around all day at the pool, it doesn’t make sense to have a sports drink which is equated to electrolyte replacement,” said Kirkpatrick. “Again, think about those guidelines. When do I really need extra sodium and potassium to replace what was lost? Typically, a sports drink is not necessary for most individuals.”

So how much water should we drink? 

Kirkpatrick said eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day has been the general recommendation.

However, it really does vary. 

Someone who is very active may need more than that. 

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