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Regarding foods, all foods contain at least some water. We absorb a decent amount of fluids from meats, poultry, eggs and foods cooked in water, such as rice, pasta and oats. Soups, stews and sauces are also hydrating. Additionally, all fruits and vegetables provide a signifi cant amount of water. Watermelon and zucchini, for example, are more than 90 percent water volume. When shopping this summer, look for seasonal produce, such as berries, cherries, peaches, plums, melons, nectarines, beets, broccoli, cab bage, chard, fresh herbs, green beans, peas, scallions and summer squashes. If you have questions about seasonal produce, do not be shy; ask the produce associates at your local grocery store or farmer’s market. They are often experts in this area! For some summer meal inspira tion, visit ShopRite.com/recipes. In the meantime, why not try the two recipes on the previous page this summer.

insightful if you are experiencing confu sion, light-headedness, headaches, muscle spasms or weakness, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue or irritability. As stated, all drinks provide some hydration benefits. Drinks such as water, sparkling water, herbal tea and low-fat milk are the best choices, followed by 100 percent juice, decaf tea and decaf unsweetened iced tea. Diluting juice with water is an ideal method to increase wa ter intake and decrease sugar intake. For those new to diluting juices, lemonades or sweet teas, start with 75 percent juice and 25 percent water, then switch to 50 percent juice and 50 percent water, fol lowed by 25 percent juice and 75 percent water. This gradual dilution process will allow your taste buds to adjust slowly. It should take a couple of weeks to make this change. Other beverage choices, such as caffeinated teas, which have a diuretic effect, alcohol and sugar-added sodas or juices, are not the best for hydrating.

primarily loses salt but also other electro lytes, including calcium, potassium and magnesium. Another nutrient lost via sweat is sugar (glucose). Salt and glucose are essential to hydration. Salt helps move water into the cells, whereas glucose increases water absorption in the gut. An ideal way to replace these electrolytes and nutrients is through a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy. Beverages, such as no-sugar-added coconut water and watermelon water, are also excellent drink choices post-sweat session because they are naturally rich in electrolytes and have some natural sugars. However, the average person typi cally does not need to worry about excess nutrient loss via sweat. Most people would not be advised to add extra salt or sugar to their diet unless they suffer from low blood pressure, low serum sodium levels or low blood sugar. A physician can assess serum sodium levels via a blood sample. Monitoring serum sodium may be

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