12 tips to drink enough water even in winter

WE KEEP YOU HYDRATED. EVEN (MORE) IN WINTER?

Would you like to know why it is important to cover your personal water needs, especially in winter? Then you've come to the right place. Increase your daily hydration with these 12 tips.

In winter it's cold, you sweat less, ergo you don't need to drink as much, right?

Far from it! Our body mechanism, which regulates our sense of thirst, does not function as satisfactorily in cold temperatures as it does in warm temperatures. After a sweaty round in the summer, thirst is not long in coming.
But after a round of sports in crisp outdoor temperatures and coming back into heated rooms, most people don't really realize their own body's need for fluids.

Even at a temperature of around 20 degrees in a room and without additional physical exertion, our body loses almost 2.5 liters of fluid per day through breathing, mucous membranes, skin and urine.

If physical exertion is added, this value increases accordingly.
Also a decisive factor in winter: Dry air in heated rooms.
This causes our mucous membranes in the mouth, nose and throat to dry out. As a result, pathogens have a particularly easy time of it, as the mucous membranes can no longer effectively fulfill their barrier and protective function.

Similar to high, the need for fluid also increases sharply at temperatures below zero degrees. Cold and partly dry air allow sweat to evaporate quickly. So it usually goes unnoticed. In addition, the body is constantly busy at winter temperatures to keep the core body temperature at a level. As a result, it is constantly working at full speed, burning calories, sweating and needing fluids to compensate for the loss.

Although the guideline value of recommended 2.5 liters per day - without additional physical activity - deviates slightly depending on body size and weight, it nevertheless helps with self-control. We consume about 1 liter of fluid through our daily food intake. That leaves 1.5 liters, which we should drink at least - even in winter.

12 HELPFUL TIPS TO KEEP YOU WELL HYDRATED THROUGH THE WINTER:

Tip 1: DRINK (EHER) WARM WATER
It is especially recommended to drink warm water, which at 37 degrees is about the temperature of the body. This way, the body does not have to use energy to warm up the water. Warm water also tastes like pure water from the KEEGO. Quite the opposite of warm water from plastic bottles.

Tip 2: START YOUR DAY WITH WATER
We all lose a lot of water through our sweat while we sleep. The morning is especially good for establishing a drinking habit. Simply start off with a large glass or KEEGO full of water after getting out of bed. Again, warm water is better than cold.

Tip 3: DRINK STILL WATER
Non-carbonated water is better tolerated by your body, is easier to absorb, and is therefore a better choice.

Tip 4: WORK MORE FLUIDLY
Place your water bottle on your desk or at your desk to remind you to drink regularly. When you're on the go or have appointments, carry your bottle of water with you to quench your thirst in a timely and ongoing manner.

Tip 5: SHOW NO SHAME
Use your water bottle even during your meetings and video calls. Staying hydrated gives you the attention and focus you need. And, by the way, gives you envious looks. We speak from experience.

Tip 6: CHOOSE WATER FIRST
Choose water as your first choice when filling your bottle. It is the best way to hydrate your body. Likewise, by drinking water you boost your metabolism and flush out toxins. If you're in the mood for variety, opt for healthy alternatives and avoid sugary sodas, juices and dehydrating alcohol.

Tip 7: DRINK BEFORE EATING
It is not recommended to drink large amounts during a meal. It makes double sense 30 minutes before. Your stomach, which is not completely empty, reduces the risk of "overeating". So you can use the occasion of the meal to establish a drinking routine.

Tip 8: REDUCE STRESS
Stress causes us to lose sight of our fluid needs and forget to drink. Prevent stress by getting enough exercise: Regular exercise activates the metabolism in your body and trains the release of the stress hormones adrenaline, noradrenaline, insulin or cortisol. This makes you more resistant to stress in the long run and less forgetful when it comes to drinking.

Tip 9: AVOID DEHYDRIATING FOODS
Avoid foods that dehydrate you. This is especially important if you are already dehydrated. Processed meats such as sausage and salami, salty snacks such as French fries or chips, foods with industrial sugar and alcohol are particularly dehydrating.

Tip 10: CHOOSE FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING FOR SPORTS
To prevent excessive sweating or freezing, you are perfectly equipped with the right combination of functional clothing: The textiles transport sweat away from the body, keep the heat at a comfortable level and offer you enough freedom of movement for your activity.

Tip 11: KNOW THE VOLUME OF YOUR BOTTLE
Use containers that need to be drunk a certain number of times. Drinking 1.5 liters means drinking the KEEGO 750 2 times or the KEEGO 500 3 times.
Sounds simple, doesn't it?

Tip 12: DEVELOP YOUR ROUTINE
Use our tips to establish a healthy routine for your winter water intake. At the very least, try them out over a two-week period to get into your drinking flow.

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WATER MARCH & KEEP GOING!
Your Team KEEGO