Essential Hydration Facts and Sexy Vessels

Yeah, it’s that time of year when I start harping on everyone I know about proper hydration. Of course, drinking enough water is equally important in the cold winter months, but as the weather warms, the risk of dehydration is especially high for runners.

Here are some fascinating H²0 facts:

• 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world's population.)

• In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

• Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

• One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.

• Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

• Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

• A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

• Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45% and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

• Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?

And Now For Those Sexy Vessels
Does anyone remember those cross-body plastic water bottle holders that were really popular about 15 years ago? Since many of us have completely re-thought our use of plastic water bottles due to concerns about our health and the health of the planet, manufacturers have come up with some really cool alternatives.

Here are some of the sexiest vessels I’ve found. These are not the puppies that you take on your run, but the ones you take in the car or drop in your gym bag for after your run…beautiful, and functional.

KOR Aura Hydration Vessel - $14.95

Capacity: 750 mL (25.3 oz.)
Weight: 5.9 oz.
Dimensions: 10.4" tall, 3.0" wide, 3.0" deep at base
Materials: Eastman Tritan™ (vessel body); polypropylene (cap); food grade silicone (seals)
BPA-FREE, Twist off cap
Buy:  www.korwater.com

ThinkSport Insulated Sports Bottle - $19.99

Capacity: Available sizes: 750ml (25oz) and 350ml (12oz)
Materials: Made of 18/8 medical-grade 304 stainless steel and do not have any type of liner. Removable mesh filter - keeps ice from blocking the drinking spout and allows users to conveniently brew tea on the go. Unsurpassed testing for material safety - our products undergo rigorous chemical and biologic testing to insure they do not contain toxic chemicals
Dimensions: 750ml (25oz): 10” high x 3” wide | 350ml (12oz): 8” x 2.5” wide
Buy:  www.thinksport.co

Nau Kleen Kanteen - $38.00

Capacity: 27 oz
Materials: Stainless steel, silicone and bamboo. The body, cap and ring are constructed from a single piece of stainless steel for a complete durability. Klean Kanteen adheres to the same fundamental principles of beauty and sustainability as we do. They designed the Nau Klean Kanteen using stainless steel, sustainably harvested bamboo and non-toxic, food-grade silicone. This combination of sustainable materials and laser-etching eliminates the need for paints, plastics or rubber seals, making it the most environmentally safe, non-toxic water bottle on the market.
Dimensions: 10” high X 2 ¾” wide
Buy:  http:www.nau.com

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