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Are You Thirsty?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

Did you know that up to 20 percent of your day's water should come from food?  Quench your thirst, and also help your health, by nibbling on water packed veggies.  Try a salad made with spinach, cucumbers, radishes, red bell peppers and tomatoes.  These five ingredients weigh in with at least 90  percent water! 

 

Also, beware of the booze...Alcohol is a proven dehydrator.  When you drink booze, your kidneys get the message to release water, which is why you hit the restroom so often at the bar.  Try to down a glass of water after each drink you consume.  That extra water may just help you avoid the horrible H word as well!

 

 

 

 

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Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

414 254 6647

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Comments (15)

Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I did not know that 20 percent of the water should come from food in the food. 

Jul 31, 2013 12:36 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I didn't realize it was that high either :-)

Jul 31, 2013 12:55 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Kristin,  I love watermelon, does that count.  Hope you are having a great day, sun in Denver today.

Jul 31, 2013 03:53 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I do love water melon too Will....I am having a wonderful day....rain and dreary here, so send your sun this way!

Jul 31, 2013 03:56 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Mixing the water and the alcohol is SMART and even drinking more water afterward. Good stuff with the food with it water packed too Kristin.

Jul 31, 2013 05:41 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I agree Gary!

Jul 31, 2013 06:12 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Great hints on water packed veggies Kristin.  Have a great rest of the week.

Jul 31, 2013 11:48 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Sooo many summer fruit and vegetable fresh selections that hydration from food should be a delight !

Jul 31, 2013 09:55 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Wow, I learned something new too.  20% from food.  Great information Kristin.  I do love my water.

Jul 31, 2013 10:37 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Christine, same to you!

Sally/David, agreed!!!

Cindy, thanks much!

Jul 31, 2013 11:00 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Kristin, I didn't know about the 20% percentage but I so like juicy foods like fruits and veggies. I am not a drinker but do like a glass of wine. It make me thirsty though. Got to have my water right beside it.

Jul 31, 2013 11:49 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am the same way Debbie :-)

Aug 01, 2013 03:57 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Kristin, diet is very important for those actively involved in sports and hard labor in the heat during the summer.  I remember when playing and coaching that I could lose NINE pounds(all water, of course!)  in a two hour football practice during double sessions in the hot and humid August sun!  We always told our players to pack lunches heavy on fruits and vegetables and light on meat!  Watermelon was a must have!

Aug 03, 2013 11:36 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kristin I've noticed that this summer I've been drinking more water than in the winter months.  I filter my tap water and really like how it tastes.  

Aug 03, 2013 05:13 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Bruce, wow...that is a lot of pounds!! WIsh I could do that now LOL!

Maureen, good for you...keep it going!

Aug 04, 2013 12:08 AM