Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration

Health experts recommend that women need 11.5 cups and men need 15.5 cups of fluids daily from all sources. Pixabay photo

Health experts recommend that women need 11.5 cups and men need 15.5 cups of fluids daily from all sources. Pixabay photo

Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration

Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration

Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration

Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration

“What temperature is it in North Dakota right now?” my colleagues from around the U.S. ask.

In the depths of winter, my reply might vary from 0 to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. They gasp, as many of my colleagues live in warmer states.

Lately, North Dakota temperatures have rivaled or even surpassed the temperatures in Florida and Arizona. I texted an “I’m melting!” comment to one of my colleagues.

I …