Winter Time Hydration
It’s no secret that hydration for a WLS patient is key. We’re told from the very beginning to “sip sip sip” our water, after all. But during the winter, it can be hard to get our liquids in. Let’s face it, it’s cold out there and we really don’t want to drink water all the time!
Although water is the very best way to stay hydrated, during the winter months there are other, warmer, ways to get our liquids in. Here are a few tips that will keep you cozy and hydrated at the same time!
1. Warm broth. Weather it be chicken, beef, or veggie, broth is delicious, warming, and comforting. If you make homemade bone broth, it can be very nourishing as well!
2. Hot Apple Cider. You can make your own or buy it pre-packaged. Watch the sugar content, however, especially if you have issues with dumping. To make your own, put some of your favorite no-sugar-added or sugar free (100% juice) apple juice in a saucepan or crock pot. Add some spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel or ginger. Allow it to warm slowly and enjoy!
3. Hot tea. Herbal or black, hot tea is a great way to get warm and to get our daily liquid requirements. Try a nice cup of earl gray with a twist of lemon and a little honey. Some wonderful herbal tea blends that we love are orange spice and peppermint.
Like we said, straight water is best for hydration, but during the winter months sometimes you just have something to warm you up from the inside out!
Jennifer DeMoss
Jennifer DeMoss is a wife, mother, photographer, worship leader, cooking show host and VSG patient. She had the sleeve done in July 2012 and never looked back. She is the co-author of the book Breaking The Chains: A Guide to Bariatric Surgery, one half of the force behind the web-based cooking series 7 Bites, and is working on her second cookbook with her mom and counterpart, Suzette Munson.
Their first cookbook, the 7 Bites Series Bariatric Cookbook is currently available for pre-order and will be available for purchase on Amazon.com July 1st.
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I made wassail using the no sugar added apple juice. I put it in a pot and added a few cinnamon sticks, some whole cloves, and thinly sliced oranges. I brought it to a boil and then simmered. It was awesome!
Harney and Sons has a delicious Hot Cinnamon and Spice tea that is perfect for a cold winter night.
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Good stuff!
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