How to Drink Water (Better)

Water. It is the source of life, a universal necessity and, as of recently, trending on social media. Content creators have been hyping "loaded water," an arguably terrible name for a rather useful method of dressing up plain H2O with fresh fruit, herbs electrolyte packets and more, to promote better hydration.

It is common knowledge, of course, that drinking enough water is essential for good health, particularly during the hottest months. But it can also feel like a chore.

"In the summer, I am very capable of accidentally dehydrating myself until I have a headache and feel like a raisin," said Natasha Feldman, a recipe developer and author of "The Dinner Party Project." Making loaded waters, which Feldman calls hydration drinks, are how she "tricks [herself] into being a person who drinks water." Here are six tips to help you do the same.

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