{"id":4335,"date":"2023-05-31T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/5-tips-for-staying-hydrated-while-traveling\/"},"modified":"2023-05-31T20:00:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:00:40","slug":"5-tips-for-staying-hydrated-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4335","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Staying Hydrated While Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">P<\/span>OV: You just came off a cross-country redeye, and you\u2019ve finally arrived at your picturesque travel destination feeling far from glamorous. (Read: Skin is feeling dry and crusty; body is dehydrated and in desperate need of a shower.)<\/p>\n<p>The reason this always seems to happen after long travel days isn\u2019t a mere coincidence, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnews.abbott\/media-center\/our-experts\/jennifer-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnews.abbott\/media-center\/our-experts\/jennifer-williams\/\">Jennifer Williams<\/a>, MPH, a hydration scientist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnews.abbott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnews.abbott\/\">Abbott<\/a>\u2026 it\u2019s science. According to Williams, there is significantly less moisture in the air when you&#8217;re cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet, which she says is a \u201crecipe for dehydration.\u201d So, how can one stay well-hydrated (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/optimal-hydration-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/optimal-hydration-longevity\/\">a key indicator of healthy aging, BTW<\/a>) when traveling for many hours? The hydration expert has five simple rules you should follow the next time you\u2019re boarding a flight.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why flying in an airplane often leads to dehydration, according to a hydration scientist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to Williams, while air travel is convenient (or, IMO, an unavoidable-yet-necessary evil), it can impact your body in more ways than just giving you a leg cramp. Namely, it can be a sneaky cause of serious dehydration. \u201cCabin humidity hovers at 10-20 percent compared to the normal 40-60 percent levels we enjoy on the ground. Between low air pressure, desert-like levels of humidity, and decreased fluid intake from rushing between flights\u2014it\u2019s a recipe for dehydration,\u201d Williams says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/staying-hydrated-while-traveling\/\" current-title=\"Why You Should Always Check the Color of Your Pee Before You Get on an Airplane, According to a Hydration Scientist\" current-image=\"staying-hydrated-while-traveling-tray-table-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-01\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/staying-hydrated-while-traveling\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/staying-hydrated-while-traveling\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/staying-hydrated-while-traveling\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The impact that dehydration can have on the body (and on pending vacation plans) is no joke. \u201cEven mild dehydration can have a big impact on kids or adults. Research shows that losing just <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/73\/suppl_2\/83\/1931019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/73\/suppl_2\/83\/1931019\">two percent of your body&#8217;s water<\/a> can negatively affect your mood, memory, and coordination,\u201d Williams says. Or in more extreme scenarios, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-drinking-enough-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-drinking-enough-water\/\">severe dehydration<\/a> can result in headaches, brain fog or confusion, fatigue, mood swings, lightheadedness, and dizziness.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5 tips for staying hydrated when traveling\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Pregame\u2014with water, silly\u2014before hitting the airport<\/h3>\n<p>Yes: By pregame, we mean sipping on copious amounts of water and skipping the preflight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/causes-of-dehydration\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/causes-of-dehydration\/\">mimosa that can exacerbate looming dehydration<\/a>. According to Williams, your hydration levels <em>before<\/em> stepping foot on the flight are critical to monitor. \u201cCreating a good hydration base prior to taking off is critical, especially for those longer flights or delays,\u201d she says. \u201cGetting ready for a trip can be taxing as you race to wrap up normal activities while packing and getting off to the airport. In the 8-12 hours before your trip, do a hydration check and make sure you\u2019re proactively drinking water and other fluids.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>How to conduct the aforementioned \u201chydration check&#8221;? Williams says the clarity lies in the toilet bowl (pun intended). \u201cWhile thirst may not be a perfect indicator of hydration status, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/urine-color-hydration\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/urine-color-hydration\/\">urine color is a pretty reliable one<\/a>. If you&#8217;re well-hydrated, your urine should be clear or light yellow. Dark yellow or amber urine can be a telltale sign of dehydration,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhile thirst may not be a perfect indicator of hydration status, urine color is a pretty reliable one. If you&#8217;re well-hydrated, your urine should be clear or light yellow. Dark yellow or amber urine can be a telltale sign of dehydration.&#8221;\u2014Jennifer Williams, MPH, hydration scientist with Abbott<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>2. Pack a reusable water bottle<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that everything at the airport convenience store tends to be marked-up. Why spend so much on an overpriced bottle of water when you can pack a reusable one to fill up after getting through security? \u201cThis trick is so simple, but it\u2019s something most travelers overlook. Packing an empty, reusable water bottle is not only great for the environment\u2014and your wallet\u2014but it&#8217;s also a good way to stay on track with your water intake,\u201d Williams says. \u201cAs a general rule, aim to consume about eight ounces of water for every hour you\u2019re in the air. It may mean extra trips to the lavatory, but moving around is also beneficial on long flights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>*Books aisle seat.*<\/p>\n<h3>3. Electrolytes are your BFFs<\/h3>\n<p>When plain ol\u2019 water isn\u2019t enough, Williams recommends adding a boost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-electrolyte-imbalance\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-electrolyte-imbalance\/\">super-hydrating electrolytes<\/a>. \u201cElectrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, are minerals that help balance and regulate the fluids in your body and are essential for muscle and nerve function. You get electrolytes from what you eat and drink, and you lose them any time you expel fluids,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Williams\u2019 go-to? It\u2019s simple: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedialyte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.pedialyte.com\/\">Pedialyte<\/a>. \u201cBefore you travel, tuck an electrolyte powder like Pedialyte\u2014which has a science-backed optimal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8465972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8465972\/\">balance of glucose and electrolytes<\/a> to help replenish vital fluids and electrolytes\u2014into your carry-on to mix with water during long flights or layovers,\u201d she says. Not to mention: It can be a lifesaver if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/digestion-regular-while-traveling\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/digestion-regular-while-traveling\/\">digestion gets out of balance while traveling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Nosh on hydrating snacks<\/h3>\n<p>Although you may be inclined to pick up a bag of deliciously salty chips, Williams says you might want to opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hydrating-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hydrating-foods\/\">super-hydrating foods<\/a> instead (at least as you\u2019re traveling). \u201cAccording to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/essential-nutrients\/water\/how-much-water-do-you-need\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/essential-nutrients\/water\/how-much-water-do-you-need\">20 percent of your daily fluid intake should come from foods<\/a> you eat. Foods like cucumber, watermelon, and strawberries, which are more than 90 percent water, can be especially helpful,\u201d she says. To that end, Williams recommends packing some fruit and veggies in your carry-on for in-flight crunching purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Don\u2019t forget to pack the lip balm!<\/h3>\n<p>Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-hydration-drinking-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-hydration-drinking-water\/\">skin hydration doesn\u2019t exactly come from within<\/a> (!), using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-care-long-flight\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-care-long-flight\/\">hydrating skin-care products for long travel days<\/a> is one of the best ways to quench your parched pores. As such, Williams shares a friendly reminder: Pack your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tsa-approved-full-sized-beauty-products\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tsa-approved-full-sized-beauty-products\/\">TSA-approved moisturizer and lip balm<\/a> to carry onboard for your mid-flight beauty routine. \u201cWith lower levels of humidity and hydration, your skin can dry out fast. Applying moisturizers frequently while you\u2019re flying the friendly skies is a great way to keep your face, hands, and lips from drying out,\u201d Williams says.<\/p>\n<p><em>An RD shares a list of the most hydrating foods:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Dietitian\u2019s Guide to the Most Hydrating Foods | You Versus Food | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bHr9aWfg6WI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POV: You just came off a cross-country redeye, and you\u2019ve finally arrived at your picturesque travel destination feeling far from glamorous. 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