While coconut water is low in calories, rich in potassium, and fat and cholesterol free, the evidence that it is actually better than plain water for simple hydration is unfortunately lacking.

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In summary, coconut water may a good source of hydration for recreational athletes, with the added benefit of moderate amounts of potassium.

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For hydration, there is water flavored with pandanus leaf, which tastes pleasantly of toasted rice, and fruit-flavored drinking vinegars, which, mixed with seltzer, are like sweet-and-sour sodas.

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Landscaping in dry climates requires a lot of hydration, but a lawn made of water itself demands very little.

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Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic have leveraged those temperature swings to help solve the arid region hydration conundrum with a cotton material that absorbs water straight from the surrounding air.

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In addition to managing your filters, the aforementioned app also offers a personalized hydration coach that'll remind you of your daily water consumption needs.

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Other studies have shown that drinking coconut water with added sodium is as good as a typical sports drink for re-hydration after exercise.

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REI's walls, explaining the risks of exercising without a hydration pack strapped on to your back, so that you can sip water regularly.

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