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I’m a big fan of picnics on the beach.

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In my opinion, the worst foods to bring to the beach are the ones that aredehydrating.

Why eat something that will only exacerbate your dehydration levels even further?

Or make you feelsluggishwhen you want to be having fun?

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Dehydration happens when your body excretes more fluids than you take in, according to theMayo Clinic.

As a result, your kidneys will produce more urine.

I’ve also offered up solutions so you might have hydrating options for fun under the sun.

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Plus, your energy levels will be depleted after a meal of fried foods.

Instead, why not focus some meals around these30 Foods That Give You All-Day Energy?

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This one is more about common sense than health.

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Chilled foods that can sit in your cooler are certainly the way to go.

Make thisMediterranean Caprese Pasta Salador thisVegetarian Pesto Gnocchi.

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