Tag: summer

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?

When you think of Wrightsville Beach, the first thing that comes to mind (besides the college nearby in Wilmington – go Seahawks!) is that gorgeous beach. Our beach has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, just to name a couple, and is the location of quite a few vacation homes for the rich and famous – rumored celebrities include Robert Downey, Jr. and Quentin Tarantino. Needless to say, we’re pretty lucky to call Wrightsville our home.

But when you come to visit, how do you best maximize your time and hang out like a local?

The answer is simple: Do anything and everything outdoors. Wrightsville’s locals are an active healthy group. From surfing to biking to playing on the beach, we never take it for granted that we have a virtual playground right in our backyard. SurfBerry has everything you need to live like a local. In addition to beach equipment like umbrellas and chairs, we also rent paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks, boogie boards…you name it, we’ve got it in stock.

As for that traffic, beat the wait by renting one of the bicycles. Wrightsville, like its sister city Wilmington, is incredibly bike-friendly. Not only is it eco-friendly, it’s much easier to navigate the road to and from where you’re staying to any of the amazing restaurants and bars.

If you’re feeling extra adventurous, be sure to take one of our kayak or paddleboard tours of the surrounding waterways; my personal favorite is the trek to Masonboro, a favorite local hangout just off Wrightsville’s shores. Take advantage of the ocean by signing up for a fishing charter.

So when you come to visit, you can find me going for an early morning run around the loop and then grabbing a smoothie at SurfBerry before heading out to the beach where I’ll be paddleboarding. Come join us and live like a local!