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Or you might start your runs earlier in the day to avoid the worst of the heat.
registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author of the book,Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating
The added heat means we should be drinking more water… Or is our sudden thirstiness all in our heads?
Youdoneed drink more water in summerparticularly if you live an active lifestyle in a hotter climate.
Dr. Stephenson explains that the summer heat typically makes us sweat more.
Drinking more water appears to reduce this strain.
Drinks with caffeine increase urination, so theyre not quite as effective, she says.
Sports drinks, which contribute additional electrolytes, are also helpful.
(Just keep an eye out for the sugar content.)
Food can help you stay hydrated, too.
Several studies suggest that we get20-25 percent of our daily water intake from food, Dr. Stephenson says.
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