September 1st

I have just started reading Monique Ryan’s new 2nd Edition of ‘Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes’ and her very first chapter focuses on hydration. It’s a good reminder during these summer months, that water is one of our most essential nutrients. By the time we are thirsty, we have already experienced a decrease in fluids or an increase in sodium concentration, so she recommends that an active individual must try and stay on top of their fluid needs by drinking a minimum of 11-16 cups of fluid daily when not training (approx. 8 ounces/hour).