Category: Health and Wellness

The temperatures are getting hotter and the days are getting longer which can only mean one thing – Summer has arrived! We’re already seeing temperatures in the upper 90’s here in Wrightsville Beach, and there’s no doubt that we’ll be feeling the heat for awhile to come. During the hot Summer months is it so important to hydrate your body so that you can feel your best and have lots of energy. Today’s post is going to focus on our top tips, and some tasty recipes, so you can stay hydrated this Summer.

How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer: Why it’s important to hydrate

Our bodies are comprised of millions of cells that are constantly replenishing themselves every second of every day. In order for us to maintain optimal health, we need to keep these cells healthy and alive. There’s no better way to do that than with proper hydration. When our bodies are hydrated every system in our body functions better (i.e. digestive, cognitive, etc.).

Here’s a tip to remember: if you find yourself feeling thirsty, there’s a chance you may be dehydrated. The trick is to keep yourself hydrated using the tips below so you prevent your body from getting thirsty in the first place.

How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer: Drink up!

One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated is to drink water. A great rule of thumb for making sure you drink enough water each day is to take your body weight, divid it in half, and that is the amount of ounces of water you should have each day. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs., you should consume at least 75 ounces of fresh, filtered water every day. Need some help getting your water in? Keep a reusable water bottle with you while you work and play, refilling it when necessary, and you’ll be surprised how much you can drink during the day!

Another great way to stay hydrated is with coconut water. We love coconut water here at SurfBerry and stock it daily in our coolers.

How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer: Eat your fruits and veggies

There are many fruits and vegetables that are naturally hydrating and are grown in the hot Summer months. Here are some of our favorites:

• Celery
• Cucumber
• Watermelon
• Pineapple
• Romaine Lettuce
• Strawberries & Blueberries
• Grapefruit
• Cantaloupe
• Zucchini & Summer Squash

Many of our organic juices and superfood smoothies have these hydrating foods in them, so make sure you stop on by SurfBerry and give them a try when you’re in need of some hydration!

How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer: Hydrating recipes

Watermelon Green Juice

Minty Melon Morning Green Juice

Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad (with Green Goddess Dressing) 

Dragonfruit Breakfast Bowl

 

 

We’d love to hear from you! What’s your favorite way to stay hydrated in the Summer?

The temperatures are heating up here at Wrightsville Beach! Summer is right around the corner and we at SurfBerry couldn’t be more excited. Summer at Wrightsville Beach is a magical place, with the upbeat energy of happy tourists on vacation, as well as locals enjoying all of the beauty (and fun!) Wrightsville Beach has to offer. Whether you’re here on vacation, or you’re lucky enough to live here year-round, we love it when you stop in SurfBerry for a visit. In case you need an excuse, here are 5 ways we will help you cool off at Wrightsville Beach this Summer.

5 ways SurfBerry will help you cool off at Wrightsville Beach this Summer:

1. Surf’s Up! There’s no better way to cool off this Summer than taking a dip in the beautiful ocean – and surfing happens to be one of our favorite ways to enjoy Wrightsville Beach. Whether you’re looking for surfboard rentals while on vacation, or your wanting to improve your surfing skills with group or private lessons, our partners at WB Surf Camp have you covered. Click here to learn how we can help you with your surfing needs.
2. Paddle board Excursions: Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is all the rage lately, especially here at Wrightsville Beach – and for good reason. It’s a fun way to get out on the water and explore the area, while getting in a nice workout. The pros at Cape Fear Paddleboard offer both small group and private lessons to help you make the most of your SUP experience. If you already know how to SUP and are looking to rent some equipment while here on vacation, we have rentals available as well.
3. Creamy Frozen Treats: Craving a cold, creamy treat but don’t want the not-so-healthy ingredients, like artificial sweeteners? You’re in luck! Here at SurfBerry we have both Frozen Yogurt and Milkshakes to satisfy those cravings. Our frozen yogurt is rich in probiotics, Kosher, contains no high-fructose corn syrup and we always have one dairy free flavor available. Our Milkshakes are homemade to order with our Frozen Yogurt, organic milk, and whipped cream.
4. Fuel Up: All the surfing and SUP’ing here at Wrightsville Beach is plenty of reason to fuel your body with some of our favorite healthy, cool treats here at SurfBerry. Our delicious Superfood Smoothies, Cold-Pressed Juices, and Acai & Pitaya Bowls are made with organic produce and are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs to thrive this Summer – and keep up with your action packed schedule of fun activities!
5. Hawaiian Shave Ice: A truly unique icy treat! Our Hawaiian Shave Ice comes straight from ice blocks made right here in house with our reverse osmosis purified water. Add some tasty tropical syrups that contain natural sweeteners and no high-fructose corn syrup, and you have yourself a piece of the tropics right here in North Carolina. As our owner Rick Civelli says, “As a surfer, when you make a pilgrimage to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaiian shave ice is a must on your ‘to-do’ list…We’re bringing Hawaii to Wrightsville Beach.”

Next time you head to Wrightsville Beach, make sure to stop on by SurfBerry and take advantage of one (or more!) of these 5 ways to cool off this Summer! We look forward to seeing you soon!