Episode 36 Hydration: Drink water, teas, or natural juices

Episode 36 Hydration: Drink water, teas, or natural juices.

Vegans, like anyone else, need to stay hydrated for several reasons: 

General Health: Proper hydration is essential for overall health and well-being. It supports bodily functions such as digestion, circulation, nutrient absorption, and temperature regulation.

Nutrient Absorption: Many plant-based foods, especially fruits and vegetables, contain high water content. Staying hydrated helps with the absorption of nutrients from these foods, ensuring that vegans get the full nutritional benefits of their diet.

Fiber Intake: A vegan diet typically contains higher amounts of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Drinking enough water helps move fiber through the digestive system and prevents issues like constipation.

Exercise: Like anyone engaging in physical activity, vegans need to replenish fluids lost through sweating. Proper hydration supports athletic performance, endurance, and recovery. Like Yoga for instance.

Kidney Function: Adequate hydration is crucial for proper kidney function. The kidneys filter waste and toxins from the blood, and sufficient water intake helps them do their job effectively.

Skin Health: Hydration plays a role in maintaining healthy skin. Drinking enough water can help prevent dryness, improve skin elasticity, and promote a youthful appearance.

Satiety: Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Staying hydrated can help control appetite and prevent overeating, which is beneficial for weight management.

While vegans don't have different hydration needs compared to non-vegans, their diet may contain more water-rich foods, making hydration an even more crucial aspect of their overall health and well-being.

Here are some types of water, teas, and natural juices that vegans can incorporate into their hydration routine including brand names:

Water:

Purified water: Brands like Aquafina, Dasani, and Evian offer purified water options.

Spring water: Look for brands like Fiji Water, PolandSpring, or Mountain Valley Spring Water.

Alkaline water: Brands like Essentia or Smartwater alkaline offer options with higher pH levels.

Teas:

Herbal teas: Chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, and ginger tea are popular choices. Brands like Traditional Medicinals, Yogi Tea, and Celestial Seasonings offer a wide range of herbal teas.

Green tea: Brands like Numi Organic Tea, Harney & Sons, and The Republic of Tea offer various green tea options.

White tea: Look for brands like Rishi Tea, Choice Organic Teas, or Mighty Leaf Tea for white tea varieties.

Natural Juices:

Coconut water: Brands like Harmless Harvest, Vita Coco, and Zico offer pure coconut water with no added sugars.

Fruit juices: Opt for natural fruit juices without added sugars or preservatives. Brands like Lakewood Organic, Santa Cruz Organic, and R.W. Knudsen offer a variety of fruit juices.

Vegetable juices: Brands like Suja, Evolution Fresh, and Naked Juice offer vegetable-based juices that can provide hydration along with nutrients.

Now let's talk about brand names of juices that are vegan-friendly and can help with hydration:

Lakewood Organic: They offer a wide range of organic juices, including various fruit and vegetable blends without added sugars or preservatives.

Santa Cruz Organic: Known for their organic fruit juices, Santa Cruz Organic provides options like apple juice, lemonade, and fruit blends.

R.W. Knudsen: This brand offers a variety of organic fruit and vegetable juices, including classics like apple, orange, and grape juice, as well as more unique blends.

Suja: Suja offers cold-pressed organic juices made from a combination of fruits and vegetables, providing hydration along with nutrients.

Evolution Fresh: They provide cold-pressed juices made from high-quality fruits and vegetables, with options like green juices, fruit juices, and blends.

Naked Juice: Naked Juice offers a range of fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and juice blends made from non-GMO ingredients.

V8: Known for its vegetable juices, V8 offers a variety of flavors, including original, low-sodium, and blends with fruit juices.

These brands offer a selection of juices made from natural ingredients, which can contribute to hydration while providing essential vitamins and minerals. Always check the ingredients list to ensure the juices are free from animal-derived ingredients and additives.

Now let me show you some brand names of teas, both hot and cold, that are vegan-friendly and can contribute to hydration:

Hot Teas:

1.    Numi Organic Tea: Numi offers a wide range of organic and Fair-Trade Certified teas, including black, green, white, oolong, and herbal teas.

2.    Yogi Tea: Yogi Tea provides a variety of herbal teas, each formulated with specific health benefits in mind, such as relaxation, digestion, or immune support.

3.    Traditional Medicinals: Known for their medicinal herbal teas, Traditional Medicinals offers options like peppermint, chamomile, ginger, and dandelion teas.

4.    Harney & Sons: Harney & Sons offers a diverse selection of high-quality teas, including black, green, white, and herbal teas, as well as tea blends and flavored teas.

5.    Celestial Seasonings: Celestial Seasonings is well-known for their herbal teas and tea blends, offering flavors like Sleepytime, Lemon Zinger, and Peppermint.

Cold Teas:

1.    Honest Tea: Honest Tea offers a variety of organic bottled teas, including black, green, and herbal teas, sweetened with organic cane sugar or fruit juice.

2.    Tejava: Tejava specializes in unsweetened black tea, made from handpicked tea leaves and purified water, with no added flavors or sweeteners.

3.    Pure Leaf: Pure Leaf offers a range of bottled teas, including black tea, green tea, and herbal tea infusions, made with real tea leaves and natural flavors.

4.    Bai: Bai provides antioxidant-infused bottled teas made from tea extracts, fruit juices, and natural flavors, with options like black tea, green tea, and flavored tea blends.

5.    Gold Peak: Gold Peak offers a variety of bottled teas, including sweetened and unsweetened options, made from high-quality tea leaves and natural flavors.

These brands offer a selection of teas suitable for both hot and cold consumption, providing hydration and flavor without using animal-derived ingredients.

When choosing beverages, it's essential to check the ingredient list to ensure they are vegan-friendly and free from animal-derived ingredients. Additionally, opting for options with no added sugars or artificial additives is preferable for overall health.

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