Beat the Heat - Stay Hydrated

Beat the Heat - Stay Hydrated By Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE It's mid August which means many of us are in the middle of a massive heat wave. During times of extreme heat it's extremely important to stay hydrated. If you have diabetes you want to avoid sugary drinks - these types of drinks can raise blood sugars quickly and the extra calories can lead to weight gain. Learn about which drinks are best. In addition, including fruits and vegetables into your diet can also help with hydration. Fruits and vegetable are rich in water. They also add fiber, vitamins and minerals to your diet. Get info on how to incorporate these types of foods into you diet. You'll be hydrated and eating healthy - you can't go wrong.  Drink These Drinks Instead of Sugary Ones  Adequate hydration is important for health. The total amount of water you need is dependent on several factors, such as climate and exercise. Having diabetes may also increase the amount of water you need to stay hydrated. The American Heart Association says, "Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently." But, if you are drinking beverages that are rich in calories... READ NOW Top 4 Tips on How to Include Fruit into Your Meal Plan  If you are someone with diabetes, you have probably been told by someone at some point that you cannot eat fruit. Perhaps someone told you that you are not allowed to eat watermelon and bananas because they are too sweet? This is not true. Fruit has many health benefits... READ NOW Load Up on Non Starchy Vegetables  There is no denying that vegetables are healthy for us. Studies have shown that eating a diet rich in vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet can help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. A vegetable rich diet can also help to lower blood pressure. Vegetables are nutrient dense - loaded with vitamins, minerals, disease fighting antioxidants and fiber. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Does Your Diet Say About You? Why Wives Put up With A "Culture of Adultery" in Professional Sports How Well Do You Know the Stage of Psychosocial Development? Why Homophobia Is Not a True Phobia — It's a Moral or Social Problem How Do You Behave in Romantic Relationships? Could I Be Depressed? 15 Questions About Behaviorism You Should Be Able to Answer What Kind of Parent Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.