Water is essential for Miyupimaatisiiun. There is no healthier drink than water – it helps your body work properly and feel healthy.
Pay attention to your thirst and drink plenty of water throughout the day
Always keep water nearby when you are at work, school, or out and about
Fill a reusable bottle with tap water
Flavour your water with berries, fruit slices or cucumber slices
Remember to drink more water in hot weather and when you are active
Rehydrate after physical activity
Eat foods with a lot of water – like vegetables and fruit
Put water on the table at meal times
Set reminders on your phone to drink water throughout the day
Beverages that are high in sugar – even if it’s natural sugar
Soft drinks like soda pop or energy drinks (even sugar-free pop)
Caffeine and alcohol
Headache
Feeling thirsty
Dry lips or dry mouth
Rapid heartbeat
Less urine and darker than usual
Dry skin that doesn’t bounce back when pinched
Low energy
You will not always have symptoms when you are dehydrated.
If you are feeling dehydrated, here is an easy homemade rehydration recipe:
For 1L:
Drink plenty of water every day, even before you feel thirsty.
Hot weather can put your health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death.
Boil water advisories advise home users that they should bring their tap water to a rolling boil (big bubbles) for at least 1 minute.
