Stay Hydrated & Stay Healthy

Hydration is Essential

Kids are busy bodies and don’t necessarily think about drinking water throughout their day. There are a plethora of articles on the World Wide Web that speak directly about the importance of keeping children hydrated and the possible repercussions if they aren’t.

Here are some ways you can help them out:hydration tips

Store bought or homemade popsicles

Give them a straw to drink from

Put cut up fruits in your ice cube trays before freezing

Fruit slushies with lots of finely crushed ice

Let them pick out their very own insulated water bottle to use throughout the day

Add flavoring to their water

Reminders to take a sip of water

Foods that hydrate:

Zucchini
Cucumber
Tomato
Grapes
Melons
Pineapple
Celery
Strawberries
Oranges
Grapefruit
Pears
Blueberries

There are so many benefits that come with staying hydrated. Better blood flow, healthy bones and joints, and so much more.