This electrolyte-heavy drink is great for a long day out in the sun. According to FitBie.com a serving has just three calories, one gram of carbohydrates, 180 milligrams of sodium and 50 milligrams of potassium.
This drink is great for pre- or post-workout hydration because it has tons of sodium (310 milligrams), 20 grams of carbohydrates, 40 milligrams of potassium and 80 calories per serving, according to FitBie.com.
Ice rooibos tea is caffeine free and intensely hydrating, according to KimberlySnyder.net. It also has tons of vitamin C which helps keep you hydrated, and is a great, sugar-free alternative to juice or lemonade when you just want a cool treat on a summer day.
If you just can’t stand the taste of water by itself, adding lemon isn’t just flavorful — it adds vitamin C, which is very hydrating. KimberlySnyder.net suggests drinking water at room temperature, otherwise your body has to use energy to adjust the temperature of the water to match your body’s temperature.
Since we already know that vitamin C makes any beverage more hydrating, pick your flavor by keeping Emergen-C tablets on hand and adding them to your water. Add them to sparkling water for a soda-like beverage.
If you’re into juicing, stick to really watery vegetables like cucumbers and celery. According to Care2.com, these are very hydrating because of the high water content in vegetables.
Because Gatorade has a 6-percent-to-8-percent carbohydrate concentration, the body can absorb the fluid 30-percent faster than water, according to MensHealth.com. Sports drinks in general help replenish potassium and minerals you lose through sweat.
According to Prevention.com, this drink contains several omega fatty acids which aid digestion, promote healthy skin, regulate inflammation and promote healthy muscles. Prevention.com suggests the “escape” flavor.
Another suggestion from Prevention.com, this tasty drink contains just 20 calories per bottle and is another great source of hydrating vitamin C.
According to Prevention.com, this fermented drink has major anti-inflammatory properties provided by the spices and yellow veggies. If you’re a Kombucha lover, you’ll get into this drink. (Kombucha is an effervescent, fermented Russian drink of sweetened black tea made using a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.)
