Spotting Drinks and Foods that Dehydrate You

Posted by: tyent On November 28, 2012 3:00 pm

Even if you’re making an attempt to stay better hydrated, you may be ingesting dehydrating substances without even realizing it. Start by drinking ionized alkaline water, which is six times more hydrating than regular water, and then stop consuming so much of these dehydrating foods and drinks:

Foods that dehydrate you

Sodium is a big culprit.

When you eat salty foods, your cells tell your brain that you’re thirsty. Salt is a big part of the American diet, so watch your consumption of these food varieties:

Fast food
Potato chips
Salty snacks
Canned food (salt is used as a preservative, as well as a taste agent)
Deli meat (again, with salt as a preservative)
Processed bakery items
Condiments like ketchup, mustard, and salad

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Water Reminders: Setting Up Tech Reminders to Drink More Water

Posted by: tyent On October 26, 2012 6:45 pm

Hydration is imperative to good health (we’re big proponents of hydration here at Tyent). Hydration via alkaline water is even better, because it hydrates your body faster due to the more-absorbable water molecule size.

In the hustle and bustle of a busy lifestyle, remembering to drink enough water can be difficult. Set up reminders on your smartphone and laptop to drink more water. It’s easy and quick to do with these tools. We included tools for both Android and iPhone, so no matter what gadget you have, your body will thank you.

Android – Water Your Body – Free

water reminder apps

Enter your weight to determine a recommendation for how much water you should drink. The app helps remind you of how …

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Hydration Helps: How Better Hydration Can Improve Your Life

Posted by: tyent On October 26, 2012 3:52 pm

Water is fascinating. It’s the most important substance on the planet, as well as for our bodies. Without water, we wouldn’t exist, and neither would any of the living things around us.

Most adults understand that they shouldn’t go days (or even hours) without drinking any water, yet many adults are not sufficiently hydrated. Some adults are drinking too many sugary or alcoholic beverages, while others aren’t drinking at all because they’re too busy or forgetful.

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Whatever the case, drinking more water can drastically improve one’s health and quality of life. Check out a few of these simple ways that improved hydration can translate into improved health.

Stay awake! Being hydrated helps you stay awake. A dehydrated body is also …

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Seven Places You Forget to Take Your Water Bottle

Posted by: tyent On September 21, 2012 6:27 pm

Your body needs water—for concentration, energy, blood flow, and a multitude of other functions that are simply impossible without drinking enough water. Taking a hefty water bottle with you when you’re away from home is a perfect way to make sure you’re giving your body a steady flow of water.

But even if you have good intentions and a nifty water bottle, it’s easy to forget your water supply when you’re away from home. So we compiled a list of the top seven places where it’s easy to forget that your water bottle is a much-needed companion—in hopes that you’ll remember it next time.

On a road trip. Instead of relying on (unhealthy) gas station or fast-food drinks, make …

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Back-to-School Hydration Tips for Kids

Posted by: tyent On August 23, 2012 8:04 pm

What was your favorite part of back-to-school as a kid? Maybe it was the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, or the excitement of a new classroom, or getting to see those playmates you didn’t get to see over the summer. Whatever your favorite part of school was, you probably weren’t crazy about getting ill (cough medicine—gross!). Now, as a parent, wouldn’t you try to do everything in your power to ensure your kid doesn’t become sick during the school year?

As parents, we tend to focus so much of our energy on the complicated parts of raising our children: making sure they’re registered for the right classes, giving them preventative medicines and vitamins, and signing them up …

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Summer Cool-Down Tips to Stay Cool When It’s Hot

Posted by: tyent On July 19, 2012 12:49 pm

We hear you, America: it’s hot. Reuters reports that 3,400 triple-digit high-temperature records were either tied or broken in July. Thousands of people have been without power due to energy blackouts, and some have been injured. But all of us have been at least uncomfortable at one time or another this month because of the heat.

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The heat is on. So we’ve come up with our top advice for staying cool when temperatures skyrocket. If it’s so hot in your city that you can barely touch your steering wheel without needing an ice bath, read on:

When it’s hot, freeze. Put your pillowcase in the freezer for a couple hours before you go to bed. You can

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Tried-and-True Tips to Switch from Soda to Water

Posted by: tyent On July 10, 2012 9:00 am

If you’re trying to lose weight or simply get healthier, one must-do tool in your get-fit arsenal should be to cut empty calories. Empty calories are what we consume in foods and beverages that yield few or no beneficial nutrients—but pack on plenty of calories. Consuming food and beverage items like soda, energy drinks, pizza, hot dogs, and junk food will rack up your calorie count while offering you no nutrients in return.

That’s why switching from soda to water is a perfect way to cut empty calories. Water doesn’t have any calories, but hydrates our bodies and gives us necessary minerals. In the case of alkaline ionized water, you can actually drink antioxidants and hydroxyl ions through your …

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Water 101: How Much Water Does Your Body Need?

Posted by: tyent On May 17, 2012 3:14 pm

You’ve heard the facts: The human body is made up of approximately 80% water. Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. We need clean water to survive. But when it comes to your day-to-day life, are you getting enough water, or are you forcing your body to run on empty?

Without enough water, your body doesn’t function as well as it should. Some possible effects of drinking too little water include:

Feeling tired
Being unable to concentrate
Lacking energy to do everyday activities
Headaches

Many adults feel these symptoms every day, and don’t even realize that they’re really suffering from dehydration. Hydrating your body can make a huge difference in the way you feel—no prescriptions required.

Water needs vary for …

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