​In the summer months it seems like everyone has their water bottle with them. Hashtag #StayHydrated accompanies every Instagram post of people out on hikes, riding bikes and exercising outdoors.
 
Then, as winter comes, we put away our water bottles in favour of travel mugs with coffee or tea intended to warm us up on those chilly mornings. But do our hydration needs really change that much?

The truth is, hydration is just as important in the winter. With heating systems creating dry circulated air, heavy exertion when clearing snow or participating in winter sports, or sweating under flannel sheets all night, our bodies are still losing hydration all day long and it is important to replenish it.
 
Everyone has different hydration needs depending on their activity level, body size, metabolism and more. It is important to always be mindful of your water intake to ensure you stay hydrated no matter the weather.
 
Using a cup that has markings or technology that will remind you to drink water throughout the day, or downloading an app that will signal your to drink every once in a while are great methods to ensure you are staying hydrated all year long.

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​Any convenience store will have multiple different types of spring water in various sizes. All have their own unique taste based on what vitamins and minerals are dissolved within them. But how do big national water companies maintain the same flavour across all of their water?

We are all told to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and fluids, blah, blah, blah. But why? What’s in it for you? Sports drinks, and fruit juice have added electrolytes and vitamins added to them so why wouldn’t you drink them instead?
 
While sports drinks may have exciting colours and packaging and names like “Electric Chill” the final word in hydration and good health has always been and continues to be pure spring water.
 
Spring water contains naturally occurring vitamins and minerals that help your body function at peak performance with no additional chemicals, sugars, or other additives.