Alkaline tip of the week:

Beat the Heat: Stay well hydrated!

Lack of water can lead to dehydration; our bodies are about two thirds water. When someone gets dehydrated, it means the amount of water in his or her body has dropped below the level needed for normal body function. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

Signs and symptoms of dehydration include:

• Excessive thirst
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Little or no urination
• Muscle weakness
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness

It's easier to get dehydrated during the heat of the summer months. Please be good to your body and make it a point to consider the follow tips:

• Drink 2-3 cups of alkaline water upon rising
• Drink at least one cup of alkaline water 30 minutes before eating
• Drink alkaline water before, during , and after exercising
• Consume fresh fruits and vegetables during the day as they are full of water
• Have green smoothie (recipe below) instead of cooked and processed food for a mid-day snack
• Drink a glass of alkaline water 30 minutes after each meal
• Sip on water all day long!

Summer Green Smoothie Recipe:

1 banana
1 peach
1 tbsp raw honey
½ cup alkaline water
½ cup almond or any other nut milk (can use 1 cup of water if you do not have almond milk)
Large handful of fresh greens (i.e. Spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, etc.)

Directions:  Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth and enjoy!

By:   Katy Joy Freeman, Raw Food Chef
References:  www.lifescript.com