What You Need to Know About Winter Hydration
A good way to check for dehydration is to do the pee test, says Stella Volpe, PhD, RDN, a professor adn the department head of human nutrition, foods, and exercise at Virginia tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. If your urine is pale yellow, or clear, it’s healthy. If you’re dehydrated, your urine may appear dark yellow or orange.
“That’s a measure that anyone can use at any time of the year to test their hydration status,” Dr. Volpe says. If you notice your urine is on the darker end of the spectrum, it is indeed time to ramp up your water consumption.
You may not feel as inclined to drink water in the winter months as you do in the summer, but getting your daily intake is no less crucial.
“Even if you’re spending much of the day at home or in the office to escape the cold, you still need to hydrate,” volpe says.
Here are some useful expert tips for staying on top of your winter hydration.
1.Grab a Portable Water Bottle or keep a Pitcher Nearby
take your water bottle everywhere you go, and if you’re at home working or in the office, fill up a pitcher of water and keep it