[Wellnesscommunications] Stay Well Tip - Hydrate

[Julie Chobdee]

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To:       Wellness Program Participants
Re:       Stay Well Tips
Don't Forget to Hydrate

Water Footprint Calculator
What's your water footprint?
This calculator<https://www.watercalculator.org/wfc2/q/household/> helps you estimate your total water use. You know water comes from the tap, but do you know how much water goes into your sandwich? Your gadgets? The electricity that powers them? Find out using this calculator!

Tricks to Hydrate
There are many tricks people use to drink more water.

*        Keep it visible. Carry a water bottle with you when you leave the house

*        Place a note to drink a glass of water on your desk or fridge.

*        Give it flavor. Try adding lemon or other fruits to sweeten your drink. It will also add extra nutrients to your sip.

*        Eat water-dense foods. As much as 20 percent of a person's daily fluid intake can come from food. Raw foods such as berries, celery and cucumbers can be a main source.

*        Drink before you eat. Meals provide an easy opportunity for extra water, so try to sip through the meal or drink a glass of water before you start. Thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger, so this trick could even help slim your waistline.

*        You're constantly losing water - through perspiration, urination and even breathing. Try taking small sips throughout the day, and add a glass after any exercise or outdoor activity in the heat.
We hope you find these tips and resources helpful. UCR Healthy Campus<https://healthycampus.ucr.edu/> and the Faculty/Staff Wellness Program<https://hr.ucr.edu/about-us/workplace-health-wellness/wellness> remains committed to the health and well-being of the campus community.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to healthycampus at ucr.edu<mailto:healthycampus at ucr.edu> or wellness at ucr.edu<mailto:wellness at ucr.edu>.
Stay safe and healthy!


Julie Chobdee, MPH
Wellness Program Coordinator
Human Resources/Workplace Health & Wellness
University of California, Riverside
1201 University Avenue
Suite 208
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: 951.827.1488
Fax: 951.827.2192
Email: julie.chobdee at ucr.edu<mailto:julie.chobdee at ucr.edu>

Please visit our Healthy Campus website<https://healthycampus.ucr.edu/> and contribute to creating a culture of health!

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