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Child Dehydration: How You Can Help with Kangen Water®

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America’s Dehydrated Youth
If you think you should only hydrate for your own benefit, think again! America’s children are suffering from dehydration, and they need positive role models to lead them to healthier choices.

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, only 15 to 60 percent of boys, and 10 to 54 percent of girls (depending on their age) drink the bare minimum amount of water recommended by the U.S. Institute of Medicine1.

Sugary drink for lunch

Sugary drink for lunch

So what are they drinking instead of water? A recent study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that 84% of children and teens drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day2. The most popular sugary drink is – no shock here – soda, followed by fruit punches, fruit drinks, and sports drinks2.

The excessive consumption of these unhealthy drinks can lead to a variety of issues, including childhood obesity, energy imbalance, and high acidity2.

Our children need to stay properly hydrated for optimal health. Even slight dehydration can affect physiological functioning, mental development, and cognitive performance1. What action can we all take to break America’s youth from their addiction to sugar?

The Change Starts with You!
No parent or child is going to listen to the advice of someone who isn’t staying hydrated himself. Make sure you’re consuming the recommended 2 to 3 liters of Kangen Water® every day. Educate yourself about the importance of staying balanced and hydrated, and feel comfortable talking to parents and children about the necessity of drinking plenty of water every day, instead of unhealthy sweetened beverages.

So when you want to set a good example for others on how to live a healthy life, choose to hydrate with Kangen Water®!

Sources:
1www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?docID=643546
2esciencenews.com/articles/2008/06/02/childrens.consumption.sugar.sweetened.beverages

Are You Drinking Enough Kangen Water®?

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Do you find it difficult to drink the recommended 8-10 cups of water every day? Given that 75% of Americans are regularly dehydrated, it’s easy to see that most of us aren’t drinking enough water. But don’t worry; we have 6 practical and simple tips to help you stay hydrated and healthy with Kangen Water® every day this summer.

6 practical tips

1. Don’t leave home without a container full of Kangen Water®. Many of us are too busy during the day to drink water between meals, but if your water is conveniently by your side all day, you’ll find it much easier to achieve your water consumption goal. You can always carry the convenient and attractive Enagic Water Bottle anywhere you go
(www.enagic-shop.com).

2. Keep your Kangen Water® container on your desk in an easy-to-reach spot. Every time you finish writing an email, hang up the phone, or before you stand up, take a big drink of water.

3. The human body often mistakes thirst for hunger. Whenever you get a hankering for a snack, drink one full cup of Kangen Water®. You’ll be amazed at how less frequently you snack on unhealthy foods!

4. Before reaching for your favorite caffeinated drink, consume 2 cups of Kangen Water® first. You might be surprised at how easy it is to cut down on sugary, caffeinated drinks when you are already well hydrated.

5. Eat your water! It may sound crazy, but did you know that as much as 20% of your daily water intake can come from food? Foods such as fruits, vegetables, cooked rice and grains, and meats can help keep you hydrated.

Here is a list of some juicy summer foods you should add to your diet:

Watermelon: 97% water
Cucumbers: 97% water
Tomatoes: 95% water
Zucchini: 95% water
Eggplant: 92% water
Peaches: 87% water
Red kidney beans (cooked): 77% water
Chicken breast (roasted): 65% water
Salmon (baked): 62% water
Couscous (cooked): 50% water

And don’t forget to cook your grains with Kangen Water®!

6. Drink one cup of Kangen Water® during each commercial break while you watch your favorite program.

It will be much easier to meet the recommended daily water intake when you follow these simple steps. Stay healthy with Kangen Water®, and have a wonderful hydrated summer!

Sources: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NAH/is_7_35/ai_n6116720/