Berries and Hydration

Mar 1, 2021

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With Spring round the corner, it’s important to ensure that you stay hydrated. New research reveals that worryingly more than half (52%) of consumers are unaware of the recommended amount of water they should be drinking daily; and a third admit that they don’t drink enough on a typical day. Check out our tips to stay hydrated!

Nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire states: “People across the country are becoming more conscious about what they are eating. However, many are still overlook what they are drinking – and in some instances energy and sugars can tally up”.

“There are many healthy and delicious ways to beat dehydration. For example, try adding mixed crushed berries to your water. Adding 3-4 mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries and strawberries) could help increase your vitamin C consumption. So, not only does it keep you hydrated, taste great, it also has added health benefits.”

Dr Emma Derbyshire’s top tips for staying hydrated this summer:

· Keep top a water bottle in front of you at all times. Whether it is a glass on your desk, a bottle in your handbag – if you always have water near you you’re more likely to drink it

· Flavour water with natural fruit – frozen fruits work well if you do not like plain water. It not only tastes great it also can have added health benefits. My personal favourite is to add a mixture of berries (strawberries, raspberries and blueberries)

· Being thirsty can actually make you feel hungry, so everytime you find yourself reaching for the cupboard, drink a glass of water to mare you aren’t confusing hunger with dehydration. If you are, you’ll be cutting back the unwanted calories.

·Other drinks like fruit juice also contribute to your fluid allowance, but stick to a 150ml serving to fall in line with guidelines 

· Alcohol can also make you dehydrated so if you’re consuming it, drink a glass of water after each drink to ensure you are not getting dehydrated