The Best Water Supplements to Make Staying Hydrated Delicious

The Best Water Supplements to Make Staying Hydrated Delicious

Crystal Zabka-Belsky
4 minute read

As Featured in the Zoe Report:

Crystal's Top Five Water Supplements:

 

Supplement Name

Link

Advantages

Disadvantages

True Citrus

Amazon.com : True Citrus - True Lemon Crystallized Lemon (2 Boxes of 32 = 64 Packets) : Baby Food : Grocery & Gourmet Food

 

-Contains the antioxidant Vit C

-All-natural sweetening with lemon

-No added sugar or artificial sweeteners

-Lemon may cause heartburn for individuals with GI issues

Hint

Amazon.com: Hint Water Best Sellers Pack (Pack of 12), 16 Ounce Bottles, 3 Bottles Each of: Watermelon, Blackberry, Cherry, and Pineapple, Zero Calories, Zero Sugar and Zero Sweeteners : Grocery & Gourmet Food

 

-Natural, fruit-infused water

-No added sugars or artificial sweeteners

-Inspires homemade fruit-infused water blends

-Plastic bottle waste

Amazing Grass- Fizzy Green Tablets

Amazon.com: Amazing Grass Fizzy Green Tablets Superfood Lemon Lime: Green Superfood Water Flavoring Tablet with Antioxidants & Alkalizing Greens, 60 Count (Packaging May Vary) : Health & Household

 

-Contains a blend of plant-based antioxidants

-Provides supplemental Vit C, E and B vitamins

-Provides carbonated drink replacing common sodas

-Contains sugar alcohols

Stur

Amazon.com: Stur - Classic Variety Pack, Natural Water Enhancer (5 Bottles, Makes 100 Flavored Waters) - Sugar Free, Zero Calories, Kosher, Keto Friendly Liquid Drink Mix Sweetened with Stevia : Grocery & Gourmet Food

 

-Contains the antioxidant Vit C

-Inexpensive with a large number of servings

-Contains an herbal rather than artificial sweetener

-May have an aftertaste

Nuun Vitamins

Amazon.com: Nuun Vitamins: Vitamins + Electrolyte Drink Tablets, Mixed Fruit Pack, 4 Tubes (48 Servings) : Health & Household

 

-Contains an herbal rather than artificial sweetener

-Contains electrolytes essential for athletes

-Contains a minor amount of added sugar

-Added electrolytes may affect individuals with high blood pressure

How else can people spruce up their water if they’re not into drinking it plain or via a supplement?

If plain water isn’t for you, consider infusing your water with fruits, veggies or fresh herbs! Not only will this provide some flavor for your water, it can also add vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to your diet! There is no wrong way to infuse your water and there are countless combinations to try! Here are some of my favorite infused water blends:

-strawberries + orange + lime                                            -watermelon + kiwi + lime

-mango + raspberries + fresh ginger                                 -blackberries + orange + fresh ginger

-honeydew + cucumber + fresh mint leaves                    -blueberry + lemon + mango

Why is drinking enough water each day important?

 The average adult needs to drink roughly 3-4 liters of fluid each day. In addition, as shown in studies done by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, (https://www.gssiweb.org/en/research/Article/normative-data-for-sweating-rate-sweat-sodium-concentration-and-sweat-sodium-loss-in-athletes-an-update-and-analysis-by-sport), it is common to lose 1-2 liters of sweat per hour during exercise! Water intake is one of the easiest things to overlook when establishing a healthy diet and can lead to overeating related to mistaking thirst for hunger. Increasing water intake can promote a variety of health benefits including:

-optimal metabolism            -skin health                            -weight management           -normal blood pressure

-normal digestion                 -vitamin absorption             -immune health                    -regular heartbeat

-cognitive function              -exercise recovery               -high energy levels               -flushing toxins from the body

According to an article published by the Harvard School of Public Health, we have been conditioned to expect sweetened beverages, which often contain unneeded sugars and calories (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/the-importance-of-hydration/). Choosing a flavored version of water is a more realistic transition for most people than switching to plain water.

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