Summer is finally here, which means it’s the perfect time of year to play volleyball at the beach, swim in the pool, and explore the great outdoors. But, those hot sunny days can make it challenging to stay properly hydrated. Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, and muscles, according to Harvard Medical School.

Drink Wisely

Five friends sit outside and clink glasses of water with orange slices in them

How much water does your body really need to stay hydrated? Experts say healthy people need approximately 30 to 50 ounces of water throughout the day. Here are some tips to stay hydrated from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

  • Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work or running errands.
  • Freeze some freezer-safe water bottles, and take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
  • Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. It can help with weight management! Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar-sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories.
  • Choose water when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.
  • Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water to improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do.

 

Try These Delicious Recipes

To celebrate National Hydration Day, Sunday, June 23, we put together some fun, festive, and fruity summer drink recipes that not only look cute and taste great but also quench your thirst. So, grab your sunglasses and sunscreen, and soak up every last drop of summer!

To kick off the official start of summer, we’ll be posting a new drink recipe each week. Check back often, and don’t forget to follow Isagenix on Facebook and Instagram for the complete summer drink recipe library.

Stay cool!

Week 1: Summer Drink Recipe — Hydrate Co­­­olers

Hydrate Coolers recipe with ingredients and directions, featuring an image of three glasses of a Lemon Lime and Grape or Orange drink with their fruits on a blanket

 

Week 2: Summer Drink Recipe – Later Gator

Later Gator recipe with the ingredients and directions, featuring a glass with a green shake concoction with avocado and kale on the side and a scooper with protein powder

 

Week 3: Summer Drink Recipe – Mermaid Protein Shake

Mermaid Protein Shake with the ingredients and directions, featuring an image of a purple and green shake in a glass with a purple mermaid tail and purple polka dot straw and blueberries on the side