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A simple dehydration can cause something as big as a stroke. No matter what time of the year it is, drinking water does not require any specific reason. Winter or summer, consuming plenty of water throughout the day is a must to keep yourself hydrated.
People generally believe that there is no need to drink too much water during winter but the fact is our body’s thirst response gets diminished due to the cold weather. This is the reason you do not feel thirsty very often in the winter months.
Other reasons behind winter dehydration include:
Wearing extra clothes: People load themselves with warm clothing during winters, which helps their body conserve heat. Extra clothing also adds extra weight due to which the body has to work a bit harder thereby producing more sweat. This leads to dehydration.
Quick evaporation of sweat in cold air: Another misbelief is that you do not sweat in winters. You do sweat but it gets evaporated by the cold air before you can notice it thus leaving you dehydrated.
Tips to remain hydrated by GoNirog Healthcare
- Although there can be no better option than drinking water, to keep yourself hydrated, but here are a few additional ways of doing it.
- Consume a lot of fruits and vegetables. Along with being an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, fruits and veggies are also a great source of water.
- Soups and winters go hand in hand. Try as many soups as you can this season.
- Avoid the intake of tea, coffee and liquor as these beverages cause water loss in the body.
- Salty foods can make you thirsty. So cut the intake of packaged foods.
- If natural water is too plain for you, you may try adding flavors to it like lime, lemon, orange etc. This will make drinking water much fun and healthy.