Water makes up approximately 60–70% of the human body and plays many important roles, including regulating body temperature, helping maintain blood pressure, removing waste, supporting communication between cells, maintaining skin elasticity, and promoting regular bowel movements. This is why hydration is closely linked to overall health.
What happens when our bodies do not get enough water? Dehydration can cause thirst, fatigue, and reduced physical and mental performance. More severe dehydration can become dangerous and may require urgent medical attention. Because water is essential to our health, it is important to develop good hydration habits. Sunrider highlights the following ways to help support daily hydration:
- Calli®
While we sleep, our bodies continue to lose water through breathing, perspiration, and urine production. Drinking a glass or two of water after waking up can help replenish fluids lost overnight. For a refreshing start to your day, you can also enjoy Calli, an herbal beverage that contains antioxidants, as part of your morning hydration routine.
2. Fortune Delight®
Drinking water before a meal may help you feel fuller and support mindful eating habits. Fortune Delight offers a refreshing way to enjoy fluids as part of your daily routine. With ingredients such as green tea extract, it can be a pleasant beverage to enjoy with or between meals. Remember that staying hydrated is just one part of maintaining a balanced diet.
3. Electrosport®
Replenishing fluids before, during, and after exercise is important year-round, especially when you sweat heavily. Drink water regularly throughout the day, and consider your activity level, workout duration, and weather conditions when planning your fluid intake. For longer or sweat-intensive workouts, a beverage containing electrolytes, such as Electrosport, may help replace minerals lost through sweat.
4. Nutritional Shakes (NuPlus®, SunFit® Protein Plus, VitaShake®)
It is common to experience a dip in energy during the afternoon. This may be related to factors such as sleep, meal timing, or your daily activity level. Instead of automatically reaching for another cup of coffee, consider having water alongside a balanced snack or a nutritious shake. NuPlus, Sunfit Protein Plus, and VitaShake can be convenient options to incorporate into a balanced diet, depending on your nutritional needs.
Adequate hydration is one of the foundations of overall wellness. Water does more than quench thirst: it supports the normal functioning of cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body. Make plain water your main source of hydration, and enjoy other beverages, including those with botanical ingredients, as part of a balanced daily routine.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/index.html
