Meet CC Consalvo
CC Consalvo is a holistic nutritionist and food mindset coach creating personal care programs based upon nutrition, trauma, stress and lifestyle. She specializes in Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), sugar addiction, sugar detox and most food elimination eating plans. After experiencing and healing from chronic illness, CC encourages others to turn their kitchens into medicine cabinets and embrace a deep, more soulful connection to one’s inner nutritionist.
Fun fact: she has been a Co-op Owner for over 15 years and is also a Community Partner.
With summer around the corner, we asked CC to share her expert tips on how to keep cool and stay hydrated.
So, how do we keep cool?
Keeping well hydrated is paramount for many reasons but mainly because it keeps our body cool. More than just water, our bodies require minerals. These minerals can be found in organic fruits, vegetables and salt. Salts like Celtic, sea, and lava each have a wide range of trace minerals to replenish those lost when temperatures rise and we sweat more.
You may be thinking, ‘I stay well hydrated by drinking filtered, reverse osmosis, or distilled water.’ That’s great! However, during the process of water filtration, many vital minerals are lost. As you drink more water that is devoid of minerals, your body—like a magnet—begins to pull the minerals from your cells as it passes through your system.
Even if we have desk jobs or are not particularly active, we lose fluids by just moving through our day. It is important we provide our body proper hydration to flush toxins, heal skin, transport nutrients, digest food, and to help us maintain a healthy internal temperature. This is what I am referring to when I talk about “being cool.” Equally important, the lymphatic system and liver need fluids to flush out waste, so it is not only important to focus on how much we consume but also the quality of what we are consuming. Water is only as good as the mineral content it holds.
Here are some handy tips to stay properly hydrated during the summer months:
- The easiest thing is to start adding trace minerals to your water. The Co-op carries trace minerals in its Wellness Section and their staff is always at hand to guide you to what to look for.
- You can also try adding things like slices of fresh cucumber, lemon wedges, or a splash of apple cider vinegar to your water. Turn your water at home into spa water!
- Keep water with salt or minerals at work, at home, and in your car, so you always have it at hand. Consider sipping your drinks, rather than guzzling—gradual absorption promotes balance in stomach pH and is more efficient at maintaining hydration levels over time.
- A pinch of good salt, be it sea, lava or mountain salt, is also a great addition to introduce minerals. Again, the Co-op carries a wide variety of salts. I like mixing things up and switching between many of these salt options.
- Unflavored coconut water contains potassium and magnesium and other minerals. Not only is it a great source of minerals but it also keeps you well hydrated.
- Consuming summer fruits like berries and melons will also provide you with added fiber and of course, minerals. Yes, fruit does contain some sugar but not enough to avoid eating it.
In the aftermath of the fires earlier this year, there is still toxic ash and debris floating around. This means that there is all the more reason to make hydration a priority. We sweat more during the summer months so we must prioritize replenishing fluids to function better—dehydration is no fun. For those of you who have experienced it, you know that symptoms like headaches, constipation, dizziness and even your mood can be affected when experiencing dehydration. This in itself is reason enough to make proper hydration part of your daily routine. As temperatures continue to rise, you will feel the benefits.
Learn more about CC and her work https://www.wellrestored.com/.
