On television, American summers are usually depicted as kids indulging in fresh watermelon slices by the pool and families riding their bicycles together at the park. In the Coachella Valley, however, the image of summer comes across a little differently: getting out of the pool to grab a slice of watermelon only to burn your feet on the hot concrete in the process and staying inside with your family to hide from the triple digit numbers outside. But summer doesn’t have to look so dull in the desert. Learn about one simple word and your family will be well on its way to a happier, healthier summer.
The key to enjoying summer in the Coachella Valley is simply to stay hydrated and pick activities surrounding guess what? WATER. Drink it. Eat it. Enjoy it. Here’s how to do that:
DRINK IT
Use this simple rule of thumb to help you determine how many 8oz servings of water your child needs to stay hydrated per day: 1 year old- 1 serving, 2 years- 2 servings, 3 years- 3 servings and so on until 8 years old and older – 8 servings
EAT IT
Choose healthier snacks for you and your kids this summer. There are tons of fruit and vegetable snack ideas abundant in nutrients and water to help hydrate you as well as combat inflammation, muscle soreness, and improve their immune system! Here are the best snacks, in order of water content, for staying hydrated this summer:
Cucumber – 96%
Celery – 95%
Watermelon- 92%
Strawberries – 91%
Carrots – 88%
Oranges – 87%
Apples – 86%
Grapes – 80%
ENJOY IT
There are tons of fun water-based activities around the Coachella Valley to try this summer. A few recommendations are:
Bagdouma Pool (Coachella)
Fritz Burns Pool (La Quinta)
La Quinta Park water feature
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Palm Springs Swim Center
Pawley Pool (Indio)
