As Featured in the Zoe Report:
Crystal's Top Five Water Supplements:
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Supplement Name |
Link |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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True Citrus |
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-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 |
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Hint |
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-Natural, fruit-infused water -No added sugars or artificial sweeteners -Inspires homemade fruit-infused water blends |
-Plastic bottle waste |
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Amazing Grass- Fizzy Green Tablets |
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-Contains a blend of plant-based antioxidants -Provides supplemental Vit C, E and B vitamins -Provides carbonated drink replacing common sodas |
-Contains sugar alcohols |
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Stur |
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-Contains the antioxidant Vit C -Inexpensive with a large number of servings -Contains an herbal rather than artificial sweetener |
-May have an aftertaste |
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Nuun Vitamins |
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-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?
-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.
