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Livestrong - Dare to Drink More Water

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It seems like such a simple, small step: Drink more water. But it's often a difficult one for people -- people who might be kinda fond of their soda addiction, for instance. But being properly hydrated really is an important part of being fit.

For one, water quenches your thirst, making you less likely to reach for that soft drink. And as they're saying over at Livestrong, where more than 11,000 members have dared to sip more H2O, water also helps flush away toxins and replenish muscles. And since being even mildly dehydrated can make you tired and headache-y, drinking plenty of water can ensure you have enough energy for your workout every day.

For a lot of people, though, drinking plain water gets boring. But as the commenters over at Livestrong are quick to point out, adding natural flavors to water not only keeps things interesting, but fruits and veggies can boost nutrition too. Here are some quick and healthy ideas for putting some splash into your next glass of water.

Try adding:

  • cucumber slices
  • fresh squeezed lemon
  • mint
  • sliced strawberries
  • watermelon chunks
  • frozen grapes
  • lemon grass
  • ginger (to boiling water to make a tea)

What about you? Do you prefer plain water, or do you have tips for us on how you make your daily water intake more interesting?

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