Using food to stay hydrated – Harvard Health
It’s easy to guzzle a glistening glass of ice water on a hot summer afternoon; it quenches your thirst and cools your body as you fight the blistering heat.
What’s harder is routinely reaching for water and other drinks to stay hydrated each day. Maybe you don’t sense that you’re thirsty (which is common as we age), you worry about frequent trips to the bathroom, or you forget to take a few sips every hour. Whatever the reason, take heart: you can make up some of the difference with food.
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