How to add a new drink type in the WaterMinder App?
Every day, we consume a wide range of liquids to keep ourselves hydrated. The WaterMinder app gives you the option of adding different drink types to track your hydration levels. While water is the primary choice for hydration, several other liquids can contribute to maintaining adequate hydration levels. Sometimes we tend to get bored with drinking water and want a change of taste. That is where alternatives like beverages, natural juices, electrolyte solutions, etc. come in.
Best liquids to hydrate your body
To increase hydration levels in the body, it’s important to consume fluids that effectively replenish water and electrolytes. Here is an exciting list of liquids that you can have to feel hydrated and energetic.
Electrolyte solutions
These include liquids designed specifically to replace electrolytes lost through perspiration, like sports drinks or oral rehydration products. They have sodium, potassium, and magnesium electrolytes, which help the body absorb and retain fluid.
Coconut water
Pure coconut water is a natural electrolyte powerhouse that can replenish lost fluids and vital minerals. It is very beneficial after a rigorous session of physical activity or in a hot climate.
Herbal tea
Some herbal teas, such as chamomile, peppermint, or ginger tea, can help you stay hydrated. It’s crucial to keep in mind that some herbal teas have diuretic qualities, which means they might have a slight dehydrating effect.
Vegetable juices
Juices from freshly squeezed vegetables, like celery or cucumber, contain water in addition to vital nutrients. They can hydrate you while also benefiting your health in other ways.
Milk
Almond or soy milk are examples of plant-based milk substitutes that can help with hydration. They are made up of water, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals like calcium and D.
Fruit juices
Although fruit juices have a lot of natural sugars, they also have a lot of water in them. You should choose freshly squeezed juices without added sugar and consume them sparingly.
Smoothies
When fruits and vegetables are blended with water or milk, a hydrating and wholesome beverage is produced. Electrolytes, vitamins, and fluids can all be found in smoothies.
There are several water reminder applications that track your water intake but not your other liquid intake. The WaterMinder app helps you add all kinds of liquid intake and track your actual hydration levels.
How can I add a new drink type in the WaterMinder app?
In this section, let’s understand how you can add a new category of liquid and the consumed quantity. The steps are as follow-
Step 1- Go the settings menu
You can go the settings menu and the following screen will appear-
Step 2- Go to the other drinks menu
When you will go to the other drinks menu, the default list will appear as under-
Step 3 -Add the drink type
When you scroll down the list, you will see the “Add” option. Click on the Add button and the following screen will appear-
Here you can add the name of the drink and the hydration impact. Further, you can set the icon and color of the drink.
Step 4- Add the quantity consumed for the drink
Next, you can select the added drink from the menu and add the quantity. Check the image below
The added record will reflect in the history as under
So, this was the simple process of adding the new drink type to the application and tracking your hydration level with accuracy.
WaterMinder is a daily reminder app that tracks your hydration levels and remind you at regular intervals to stay hydrated. It helps you to set personalized goals and has different achievements and motivation programs to keep you going in the journey of a consistent hydration routine.