{"id":939,"date":"2019-04-18T15:58:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T15:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-keyto-content.pantheonsite.io\/?p=939"},"modified":"2019-04-18T15:58:04","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T15:58:04","slug":"stay-hydrated-on-keyto-and-add-some-salt-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/?p=939","title":{"rendered":"Stay Hydrated on Keyto and Add Some Salt Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On average, the adult human body is approximately 60% water, while the major organs (brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver) can be up to 85%!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Even your bones can be up to 30% water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>As these stats suggest, water plays an essential role in almost everything your body does &#8211; it lubricates joints, flushes body waste, regulates temperature, and cushions vital organs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As your body acclimates to the ketogenic diet, the kidneys aggressively secrete sodium which pulls water along with it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0This produces a\u00a0diuretic effect that contributes to the several pound weight loss experienced during the first few weeks on Key Eats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1816\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0601-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because you are actively losing sodium, it becomes increasingly important to replace it in your diet with increased intake**. \u00a0It will help rebalance your sodium and help mitigate symptoms of the <b>keto flu<\/b>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Sea salt is a great way to supplement as it contains minerals not present in table salt. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-877\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1-1024x724.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1-1024x724.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1-768x543.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1-1536x1085.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/B3F75690-9600-4448-9731-DB0C7776F9D1.jpeg 1813w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of water is usually sufficient for most people following Key Eats. But everyone is different, and your water requirement is dependent on many factors including age, activity level, climate, medications, etc.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The point is to just be aware that your water requirement may be different on the ketogenic diet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Plus, our body sometimes has difficulty differentiating between thirst and hunger so there\u2019s added incentive to make sure you stay hydrated.<\/p>\n<h2>Factors Affecting Hydration<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1822\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0223-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased Age<\/strong> Make Us:\n<ul>\n<li>More susceptible to dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Less likely to feel thirst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/58673E02-27F8-4BA6-94C6-3A8D3FA4133B.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"846\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/58673E02-27F8-4BA6-94C6-3A8D3FA4133B.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/58673E02-27F8-4BA6-94C6-3A8D3FA4133B-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/58673E02-27F8-4BA6-94C6-3A8D3FA4133B-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nutrition, Fluid, and Electrolytes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Keto Diet increases salt and water excretion<\/li>\n<li>Increase salt and water intake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1329\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB-1024x685.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB-1024x685.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB-1536x1027.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/9CB5DD67-8D44-497F-B8B9-3875347848CB.jpeg 1910w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Activity<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Water\/salt requirement goes up with exercise\/activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-604\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/pexels-photo-290316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/pexels-photo-290316.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/pexels-photo-290316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/pexels-photo-290316-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alcohol<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Although a liquid, it can contribute to dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Drink in moderation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1821\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0224-2048x1530.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medications<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain meds can lead to extra water loss (diuretics, antihistamines, blood pressure meds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Signs of Dehydration<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1829\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0231.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decreased\/dark urine and constipation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1826\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226-1024x573.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226-1024x573.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226-768x429.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226-1536x859.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0226.jpeg 1894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thirst, dry mouth, dry skin<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1827\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227-1024x679.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227-1024x679.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227-1536x1019.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0227.jpeg 1805w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Headache<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1824\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0229-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dizziness, Fatigue, Confusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1828\" src=\"https:\/\/34.94.124.19\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0230-1024x663.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0230-1024x663.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0230-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0230-768x497.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0230.jpeg 1355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid heart beat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**Key Eats does not give medical advice, and we recommend you consult your doctor before starting this or any other health program. If you have a medical condition that could be sensitive to increased sodium intake, please consult your doctor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the importance of drinking enough water on Key Eats and the warning signs of dehydration.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2168,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=939"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-content.getkeyto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}