Winter Hydration Strategies for Real Life

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Written By Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Staying hydrated during winter is harder than most people realize, and the signs of dehydration look different in cold weather. This episode explains why hydration matters even more during the holidays and provides realistic, simple strategies that fit into everyday routines. The content explores how cold air, indoor heating, holiday foods, alcohol, caffeine, and irregular routines affect hydration. It also covers energy, digestion, sleep quality, cravings, headaches, athletic performance, and immune health, showing how fluid intake plays a role in each.

 

The goal of this episode is to give listeners clear and usable steps instead of feel good reminders. The discussion includes how to recognize early signs of dehydration, how much fluid most people need, and how foods can help contribute to hydration. It also offers practical ways to keep hydration consistent during travel, celebrations, and busy days. This episode is a companion to the recent blog Holiday Hydration: Why You Still Need Water in Winter. However, this episode alone is meant to help listeners understand why hydration is a foundation of wellness during the winter season, and how small adjustments can make a noticeable difference in how they feel.

 

Read More: Holiday Hydration: Why You Still Need Water in Winter


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Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

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