Strawberry aguas frescas Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 cups water 2 limes, juiced Ice cubes 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional) Additional strawberries (optional) Fresh mint leaves (optional) Directions ● Place strawberries, water, lime juice and agave nectar (if using) in the container of a blender. Process a few seconds until smooth. ● Fill 2 large glasses or a small pitcher with ice cubes. Pour aguas frescas into glasses or the entire batch into pitcher. ● Garnish with fresh, whole strawberries and mint leaves, if desired. Nutrition information Amount per serving: 60 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g saturated fat), 16g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 3g dietary fiber, 0mg sodium. Source: American Institute for Cancer Research D R I N K U P ! The benefits of staying well-hydrated Every cell, tissue and organ in the human body contains water. Without water, your body can’t maintain its temperature, get rid of waste or perform a host of other essential functions. You are constantly losing water—through urine, sweat and even your breath. So you need to take in water every day—and plenty of it. When your body doesn’t get the water it needs, you become dehydrated. And that can mean big problems. Severe dehydration can damage internal organs—such as the liver, kidneys and brain—and can even cause death. Who’s at risk? Older adults are at high risk of dehydration because they may not easily sense when they are thirsty, or they may have a physical condition that makes it difficult to drink. Individuals with a chronic illness, like diabetes, or certain medical conditions, such as kidney stones or a bladder infection, are also at higher risk. In addition, some medications can increase the risk of dehydration. Adults are also at increased risk if they: ● Exercise too hard or too long. ● Work or are physically active outdoors in hot weather. ● Are pregnant or breastfeeding. Are you dehydrated? In addition to feeling thirsty, signs of dehydration include: ● Reduced sweating. ● Dry or sticky mouth. ● Muscle cramps. ● Concentrated, dark yellow urine—or no urine at all. ● Light-headedness, dizziness, confusion or a fast heartbeat. Drinking a lot of water can resolve mild dehydration. More severe cases require treatment with intravenous solutions that contain sodium chloride. You should drink plenty of fluids (water is best) every day, especially during and after exercise and when the weather is hot. Carry a bottle so that you always have water at hand, and eat water-rich fruits and vegetables, such as melons and tomatoes. Hydrate with food Foods made up mostly of water Iceberg lettuce Pickle Cantaloupe Butternut squash Apple Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture 96% 94% 90% 86% 86%
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