Drink More Water This Summer With These Easy Tricks

8 glasses of water — somewhere along the line that became the standard for drinking enough water. While that has been debated from time-to-time, there’s no denying that drinking plenty of water is essential for your health. But when sweet, sugary options like soda and lemonade are sitting in the refrigerator, it can be hard to always choose water. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of easy ways to drink more water everyday.

1. Carry water around with you. Carrying a water bottle with you or leaving one at your desk will automatically encourage you to drink more throughout the day.
2. Have a glass before each meal. Not only will this get you drinking more water, it will also prevent you from overeating.
3. Track your cups. Yup — there’s an app for that! If you want to get really technical, there are a number of apps that will let you track your glasses and give you advice about how much you should be drinking, based on your age, weight, and activity levels.
4. Add flavor to your water. Over time, water can get bland and boring. Spice it up (literally) by adding spices, fruits, and herbs.
5. Choose seltzer or sparkling water. If you don’t feel like making your own infused water, you can buy zero-calorie, flavored sparkling water.
6. Eat water-rich foods. If you’re one of those people who truly doesn’t like water, you can trick your body by eating water-rich foods. Cucumber, zucchini, watermelon, and grapefruit are all over 90-percent water.
7. Follow the one-to-one rule when drinking alcohol. Alcohol, especially when mixed with soda, leaves your body dehydrated. The next time you go out for margaritas, drink a glass of water after each alcoholic drink.

One of the best ways to improve your allergies, keep your skin clear, and open your nasal passages is to drink more water. But if water alone isn’t enough to keep your sinuses clear, it might be time to visit Florida ENT! We offer the most advanced allergy screening, allergy management, and immunotherapy treatments available. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (877) EAR-NOSE.