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Well + Good: 7 Incredibly Easy Ways To Help Yourself Stay Hydrated When Traveling

July 6, 2023

(Because Summer’s Going To Be a Scorcher)

Michele Ross
June 28, 2023

Have travel plans this summer? In addition to packing your itinerary with sights, bites, and other delights, there’s something else you should keep at top of mind before and during your trip: hydrating. Of course, staying hydrated is crucial 365 days a year. But traveling and the summer heat can make for a not-so-perfect pairing that can leave you parched, moody, and out of sorts… all of which are far from ideal to experience on your getaway.

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2. Infuse your water with fruit

Not a huge fan of plain H2O? Please your taste buds with creative, fruit-forward flair. “Carrying a reusable water bottle infused with fruits of your choice—or ice cubes with fruits frozen into them—can add flavor and encourage water consumption,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, author of Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World.

Feller’s ice cube suggestion may be easiest for day trips, or even road trips if you’re packing a cooler. However, you can also stock your travel fridge with fruit, infusing it in water overnight so you wake up to a chilled, refreshing, delectably hydrating bev.

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Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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