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Hydration Trends Worth Trying vs. What’s Hype
Between TikTok’s “WaterTok” community, fitness culture, and functional beverages, hydration is having a moment right now. Yet not all hydration strategies are created equal, so knowing which tips are worth following is a must. Here’s our breakdown of hydration trends that actually work and fads that won’t deliver your desired results.
Hydration Trends Worth Trying
Functional “Loaded” Water
If you want to add flavor and health benefits to your water, try making your own loaded water. To get started, you’ll need a bottle of Absopure Natural Spring Water and your favorite natural additives, such as fresh fruit or those that support gut health, like apple cider vinegar, ginger, and fermented tea. These add-ins turn something as simple as water into a more functional, feel-good habit you can enjoy all day long.
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our blog on 5 Easy Water Recipes for water blends that taste great while boosting your metabolism and detoxing your body.
Electrolyte-Enhanced Water
Water is a great way to stay hydrated, especially while exercising. Although during high-intensity workouts or long travel days, you’re also losing key minerals that help keep you energized and balanced. That’s where electrolytes come in.
To give your water an extra boost, try enhancing it by adding an electrolyte packet to your favorite Absopure product.
Constant Sipping
When it comes to increasing your daily water intake, slow and steady wins the race. Instead of chugging large amounts of water at once, make a point of spreading your water intake throughout the day. Keeping a bottle of Absopure within reach, setting small reminders, or pairing sips with daily habits like meals or breaks can make it easier to stay consistent.
By sipping water whenever you feel thirsty, especially while you’re exercising, you’ll have no trouble maintaining steady hydration habits. This approach will also help you meet your daily fluid needs.
Hydration Trends That Are Mostly Hype
The #GallonChallenge
According to many social media trends, drinking a fixed, high volume of water, such as a gallon a day, is a great way to boost your water consumption. But since water needs are highly individualized, following these viral challenges isn’t the best way to hydrate.
To get enough fluid for your needs, most adults should drink roughly five to eight 16.9 ounce bottles of water each day. This suggestion is still a guideline. Depending on your lifestyle, climate, and activity level, you may need more or less water than the average person.
Relying on Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are a huge part of today’s beverage industry, with U.S. sales reaching nearly $21 billion in 2024. However, these beverages are far from the most hydrating drinks you can choose.
Many energy drinks are also high in added sugar and caffeine. In fact, they typically have 54-328 milligrams of caffeine per 16 fluid ounces compared to the 400 milligrams of caffeine per day considered “moderate” for the average adult. That means it’s best to consume these drinks only when you need an occasional energy boost.
“WaterTok” Recipes
WaterTok has received a ton of attention in recent years from people looking to increase their water intake. This community is full of instructions for making water mixtures with fun names like “Birthday Cake” and “Mermaid Water.”
However, many water recipes that go viral on TikTok combine water with flavored syrups, powders, and other additives. The result: dessert-like beverages that taste good but aren’t as healthy as you might think. If you want to enhance your water, it’s best to stick to fruits and nutritional supplements.
Improve Your Hydration Habits One Day at a Time
No matter how serious you are about your daily water intake, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information available on this topic. That’s especially true when not all of the hydration info you find online is reliable.
Fortunately, the best way to hydrate is simple: follow the common-sense tips listed above, skip the overhyped hydration trends, and make Absopure water the foundation of your hydration strategy. That way, you’ll have no trouble meeting your goals day in and day out.
