Water. Cold brew black or green tea if I'm feeling frisky.
Ice cold water with a slice of lemon.
BRAWNDO
of course.
It's got what plants crave
For long term hydration:
• Alcohol free beer (non-American, preferably German-style, cold)
• water (little lower than room temp)
• unsweetened tea (cold)
For quick hydration:
• sparkling water (littler lower than room temp)
• sparkling water with lemon (not fridge cold but cold)
Oh, and no ice cubes.
Cherry Lime Gatorlyte (the white one)
So refreshing. A couple sips on a hot day and I feel rehydrated.
Propel/Gatorade Zero powder drink mixes. No specific flavor.
Pack of 10 costs as much as 1 regular Gatorade bottle. More cost effective.
I like to drink Body Armor when I'm cycling or riding my motorcycle on a hot day.
An americano. when particularly thirsty, an americano with water on the side.
Liquid IV. I'll bring a few packets if I know I'm going to be sweating. It's also great for a hangover.
Ginger tea is my bag baby yeah.
Ice cold water, or Gatorade if I need the electrolytes (usually due to hangover, rather than exercise). Orange or yellow-green, red and white are tolerable, fuck blue
Look into drink mixes for endurance athletes. We use this stuff constantly.
I personally love Skratch. They make a more traditional 70cal/scoop mix and also make an electrolyte-only mix that's easier on the digestive track if you don't need the sugar for exercise.
A bit expensive. Does look too bad though. Wish it was cheaper alternative to body armours. Its super basic and could be made much cheaper they just from sourcing the ingredients yourself.
Water.
Okay, so this isn’t actually about hydration, it’s about the fact that SSRIs commonly cause dry mouth as a side effect due to anticholinergic effects which reduce saliva release Some SSRIs are worse than others, and older TCAs are worse still. But OP is not dehydrated.
Water is great for hydration, but it is unfortunately not very effective at managing dry mouth due to these side effects. Flavoured beverages typically work better because they promote saliva release.
I would suggest OP add something with a sour note to their water, like lemon or lime juice which are unsweetened and have effectively no caloric component. Alternatively even just a splash of carbonated water will also work as the bubbles are irritants and will similarly stimulate saliva release.
I was just thinking some shrub syrup fits the bill and is tasty, convenient, and a touch unconventional these days so you can look like a trendsetter.
Your comment seems to fit shrub perfectly.
Shrubs are delectable! But they could be seen as an intimidating suggestion in this context. IKEA has some affordable fruit concentrates of lingonberry, blueberry, and elderflower you could substitute with a splash of vinegar for a refreshing lower effort treat.
Very true. Any fruit syrup with a vinegar glug would get you there well enough if one wanted to see if they were shrub-folk.
Ooo I need to try making switchel. Just remembered I have molasses sitting around for another item.
You seriously put much thought into this, and I appreciate that.
Deadass was about to come in here talking about switchel, that shit is bomb AF. #switchelyfe
Water.
Honestly not sure what's wrong with water.
Unless you live in Flint?
Huge fan of water, personally. I drink literally a gallon of it every day. Usually more.
A gallon or more is generally unhealthy unless your sweating a lot. Or have an underlying health issue.
Cold water
Soda water. That I get from my tap and fizz in my Sodastream machine.
Right now, two entirely different beverage gatekeeping factions are gasping and clutching their pearls. Suck it, pearl-clutchers. Or don't, because this one's mine.
It’s a bit psychopathic but if you know you need electrolytes, can’t really beat a little salt in some water. Like just a pinch.
Best part is it’s nearly free!
Takes a balance of multiple electrolytes potassium, magnesium, calcium, salt, and others. Salt only makes the arteries less able to expand and contract and makes the body hold in water sometimes in unwanted areas. Feet, legs, arms, heart, etc. This is why alot seniors are on water pills.
Straight chilled water.
If I need extra hydration aka eletrolytes, I either put pure electrolytes in it or a flavored powder like Liquid IV.
I like water. It sounds boring, but for me, it's enough to hydrate.
Gatorade mixed with seltzer and vodka.
generally ice water, but i also like Pocari sweat if its on hand.
Coconut water.
I honestly don't think there's anything as refreshing as a glass of water at 10°C. Sure, sodas or electrolyte drinks like Gatorade are nice, but it really doesn't hit the same.
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