[Wellbeing & You] The Importance of Hydration
August 3, 2021
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Around 2/3 of the human body is made up of water.
Negative health impact from dehydration:
- Disruption of mood & Cognitive Functioning
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Kidney Stone
Method:
- Slice the cucumber: Rinse and cut the cucumber in half. Cut the ends off the cucumber and slice the cucumber.
- Cube the watermelon: Rinse and slice the watermelon in half crosswise. Cut off the stem end. Cut to remove the rind and white flesh. Cut the watermelon into cubes.
- Combine all ingredients in a 1L glass jar and refrigerate for 1 hour (overnight for more flavor).
Reference: Journal of Biological Chemistry, US National Institutes of Health, Nutr Rev, U.S. Department of the Interior