Carbohydrates (especially whole grains) store water and if you eliminate carbs and grains, you may need more water, especially if you work in the heat.
According to paleoleap.com, one important consideration for low-carb dieters: salt.
Sodium, potassium and magnesium are electrolytes and they maintain fluid balance in the body. Since low-carb dieters eliminate salty processed food, they don't get heavy sodium doses and may need more.
In addition, low-carb diets are low insulin diets. When insulin levels are low, the body flushes out more sodium, according to physiology.org.
Don't be afraid to salt your food when on a low-carb diet. If nothing else, use light salt as this type of salt has more potassium.
Salt or electrolyte tablets can be an option if hydration is a problem.
Bring a thermos of broth or bouillon for lunch. That can help, too.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
