Posted on 08/15/2011 10:41:56 AM PDT by truthnomatterwhat
For many across North America, August 2011 is promising to be the hottest month of the year. The “dog days of summer” usually imply the month of August. So let’s talk about your hydration for a minute.
Staying hydrated is something that you read about a lot in the wellness industry. Did you know that in addition to drinking Ionized Alkaline Water, you can help keep hydrated through the foods you eat? Yes it’s true, some alkaline foods hydrate more than others.
When you find yourself craving a healthy snack on a hot August afternoon, why not reach for something that’s not only refreshing, but hydrating as well?
A popular summer fruit that’s 92 percent water is watermelon! Watermelon is also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and it’s an alkaline forming food! Watermelon has an alkalinity of 8.5 pH but because of its relatively low sugar content it is also considered to be slightly acidic. There are many fruits to enjoy but watermelon is one of the better ones as it has such
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Does this mean cucumbers are good too, since watermelons are just giant cucumbers?
Are we to avoid water if possible? I like water. I don’t find myself crossing the desert or hiking through the Badlands, Death Vally or the Grand Canyon very often...What’s the problem with having 5 or 6 glasses of water each day?
Nothing beats good old H2O.
I’ve heard a lot of bad things about Dihydrogen Monoxide.
Yes, as stated in the article. Best eaten with the skin.
In large doses, it may cause death.
Thousands die anually from inhaling dihydrogen monoxide. Children are especially vunerable.
Dihydrogen monoxide does serious damage to metal. Several bridge collapes (and the resultant deaths) can be attributed directly to the damaging effects of dihydrogen monoxide.
I’ve heard the US Navy frequently experiments with DHMO to test new weapons concepts.
And it’s falling out of the sky right now and onto my house!
I’d evacuate if I was you, hope your homeowner’s policy is up to date.
What’s the problem with having 5 or 6 glasses of water each day?
you need a minimum of 8.
On hot days working outside I have drank nearly 2 gallons in one day.
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