Photo: Piccinng

How do I know if I am hydrated?

A simple way to gauge your level of hydration is to pay attention to the color of your urine. If your urine is very dark and has a strong odor, you are definitely dehydrated and should increase your water intake. If your urine is completely clear, you are likely drinking too much.

aghealth.ucdavis.edu - Tidbits from Trainings: How To Know You're Well Hydrated

Can I freeze hard boiled eggs?

It's best not to freeze hard-boiled whole eggs and hard-boiled whites because they become tough and watery when frozen.

Last updated Dec 8, 2018

What fruit did Adam and Eve eat?

A lot of associations we have with the forbidden fruit today come from John Milton's 1667 poem “Paradise Lost.” Milton's poem of over 10,000 lines...

Last updated May 24, 2019

Common yard weed melts 60lbs of fat?

Made into a potent powdered supplement blended right into water or your favorite beverage to be appreciated as a scrumptious morning smoothy.

Learn More »

Promotion

En español

During our heat illness prevention trainings one thing we always emphasize is the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated, especially for outdoor workers. Our body is made up of 70% water, and it uses water for every function: for our brain to work/think properly, to extract the energy from the food we eat, and to discard what we do not need, etc. This is why staying hydrated is so important for our health and to keep our body functioning properly. Here are our suggestions for how much water you should be drinking and two simple ways to know if you are drinking enough.

How much water should I drink?

Because everyone’s body has different requirements, there is no golden rule on how much water everyone should drink. There are many factors such as body mass, level of activity, and weather that will affect exactly how much water you need on any given day. Because of this, we start with the following general suggestions: On days that you are not very active or spending a lot of time indoors start with 8-10 cups of water (8oz each) per day. Make sure to spread these cups of water throughout the day. On days that you are working outdoors and sweating significantly, we recommend drinking 4 cups of water (8oz each) per hour or 1 cup every 15 minutes. It sounds like a lot, but in order to stay hydrated while working in high temperatures, you need to replace all of the water you are sweating out. Most people will not need to follow either of the above suggestions exactly. You will likely be somewhere in the middle. Once you decide how much water you think you should be drinking based on your circumstances, you can use the following guidelines to further refine your water intake.

Being thirsty is a good sign, right?

Does ginger raise blood pressure?

Ginger is incredibly versatile and a staple in alternative medicine. People have used it for centuries to improve many aspects of heart health,...

Last updated Jan 27, 2022

How do I know if my gut is empty?

When your stomach is empty, you may experience physical symptoms of hunger. Some examples of these include: stomach growling or pains....

Last updated Aug 4, 2020

Purple mojito “devours” 57lbs of flab?

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

Many people wait until they feel thirsty to drink water, but thirst is a signal your body sends when you are already dehydrated. The goal is to make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day so that you never actually feel thirsty. If you find that you still feel thirsty sometimes despite drinking water throughout the day, you should increase how often you drink. Also, don’t drink too much all at once. Your body can only absorb a certain amount at a time! It’s better to drink more often throughout the day than to drink a lot in one sitting. Try sticking to 1 cup each time you drink.

Urine Color – What color should my pee be?

The darker your urine is the more likely it is that you are not drinking enough water. A simple way to gauge your level of hydration is to pay attention to the color of your urine. If your urine is very dark and has a strong odor, you are definitely dehydrated and should increase your water intake. If your urine is completely clear, you are likely drinking too much. As mentioned earlier, your body can only absorb so much at a time, and once it is fully hydrated, it will just rid itself of the extra water. You want your urine to be a pale yellow. This means you are drinking just enough to keep your body hydrated and to get rid of all the waste that your body eliminates through urine.

Heat Illness Prevention Training

Our heat illness prevention training was developed based on the findings of the California Heat Illness Prevention Study (CHIPS). If you are interested in having us conduct a training at your workplace, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

aghealth.ucdavis.edu - Tidbits from Trainings: How To Know You're Well Hydrated

Can you prep veg the day before and leave in water?

Prep your veg the night before Peel potatoes, carrots, parsnips and any other veg you're having and leave them in pans of cold water overnight....

Last updated Feb 13, 2020

How do Beginners detox?

The Most Common Ways to Detox Fasting for 1–3 days. Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, water, and tea. Drinking only specific...

Last updated Apr 1, 2021

7-second natural hack eats through 64lbs of belly flab

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

Is carrot juice good for your kidneys?

Carrot juice enables especially our hearts, lungs and kidneys to function at optimal levels (1). Carrot juice can decrease your risk of heart...

Last updated Nov 15, 2019

Tasty juice “eats through” 54lbs of thick flab

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

What is the best hot drink to have in the morning?

If you prefer drinking hot beverages in the morning, go with a matcha latte, green tea, or ginger tea. These drinks will provide you with plenty of...

Last updated Mar 2, 2018