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Smart ways to stay hydrated this summer
When the Indian sun starts acting like it has beef with you personally, plain water won't save you. You need a hydration game plan — salty, juicy, slightly dramatic, and deeply refreshing.
Because let's be honest: real hydration isn't about blindly chugging liters of water — it's an art. The 8-glasses-a-day crew is cute, but we're on a whole different level.
From
chaas
that revives your soul to
coconut water
your dadi would flex about, this guide gives you everything your sun-fried body needs. So, if you're melting faster than your ice cubes — read this and sip like you know what you're doing.
Is water enough for hydration in summer
Yes, drink water.
But if that's all you're doing, you're giving your body the vibe of a dry toast.
Every drop of sweat takes away
sodium, potassium, magnesium
— and you're out here replacing it with plain water? That's like ordering chicken biryani without the raita AND the Coke. Tragic. Water alone cannot be a replacement for all these nutrients; you have to add other alternatives in order to hydrate better.
'Desi' hydration tips that actually do something
Add a pinch of salt, literally
Don't be shy — give your
nimbu paani
a glow-up with
kala namak
or
Himalayan pink salt
.
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Go coconuts
This isn't just beach-core aesthetic —
coconut water
is loaded with
potassium
and gentle
sugars
that hydrate without the sugar crash.
Think of it as your dadi-approved Gatorade. It tastes clean, it's good for your skin, and it looks pretty in your hand.
Basically: hydration, but make it coastal luxe.
Chaas > Cold drinks (every time)
Buttermilk
is the OG body cooler. Add jeera, mint, kala namak — and boom, your gut and body say thank you. Unlike sodas, it doesn't leave you bloated and guilty.
It's a probiotic queen, electrolyte hero, and low-key a full mood when served cold in a steel glass.
Eat your water (frui
ts)
Why drink when you can chew your hydration?
Watermelon, cucumber, oranges
- they hydrate, nourish, and keep you from getting hangry.
Plus, the juice dribbling down your chin? That's summer energy. Snack pretty, stay cool, and let your food pull double-duty.
Sip like you've got main
character energy
Hydration is not a race — it's a rhythm. Ditch the desperate gulps and sip through the day like you're the star of your monsoon rom-com.
Bonus points if your bottle is glass, aesthetic, and has lemon slices floating in it like you own Pinterest.
Post-sweat reset like a pro
Roasted under the sun? Just worked out? Don't punish your body with basic water. What you need is
ORS, nimbu paani,
or
coconut water.
Something with
minerals, salt,
and purpose. Give your body what it's begging for — no, not cold coffee.
Electrolytes
. And love.
Dehydration 'red flags' you shouldn't ignore
Dry lips
Headaches
Dizziness
That dramatic 3 PM slump
Pee that looks like mango juice (not in a good way)
These are not just 'meh' moments — they're your body's internal sirens. Don't wait till you faint in the metro.
Hydrate immediately.
Hydration doesn't have to be boring. This summer, do it like you're starring in a commercial.
Salt your drinks, eat your water, sip with style, and don't you dare settle for basic gulps. Whether you're melting in traffic or pretending your office AC is enough, hydrate like a legend.
